surveyingandmending

noun
UK /səˈveɪɪŋ ənd ˈmɛndɪŋ/
US /sərˈveɪɪŋ ənd ˈmɛndɪŋ/

Looking closely at something to check it and then fixing it.

The crew spent the morning surveying and mending the old fence.

SYNONYMS

checking and fixinginspecting and repairingexamining and patchingreviewing and restoring

RELATED WORDS

inspectionrepairmaintenancerestorationupkeep

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The work of measuring land and repairing its boundaries or markers.

Surveying and mending the property lines took the whole weekend.

3. Checking a building or road for damage and making it good again.

The town began surveying and mending the bridge after the storm.

4. Looking over a plan or idea carefully and improving it.

They are surveying and mending the club rules before the new year.