Surge watts refers to the total wattage needed to start a load, whether it's a refrigerator or a circular saw.
Surrender
The cancellation of a lease by mutual consent of the lessor and the lessee.
Surround
Material surrounding a bathtub or shower. Alternately, the material surrounding a fireplace opening.
Survey
Accurate measurement of land for the purpose of determining the boundaries of its perimeter, its contours and area. Surveys are generally required by banks and other lending institutions as part of making mortgage secured loans.
Survey stakes
Stakes that define and mark the boundaries outlined in the survey.
Surveying tools
Devices used by surveyors to determine angles and elevations and to take distance measurements for a survey. Includes transit, compass, and measuring rod.
Surveyor
One who is trained in the measurement of land for the purpose of determining its perimeter boundaries, contours and area.
Survivorship
The right of a joint tenant or tenants to maintain ownership rights following the death of another joint tenant. Survivorship prevents heirs of the deceased from making claims against the property.
Survivorship benefit
Part of the premiums and interest that have not been returned to the annuitant before his death.
Suspend
To hand by a support from above as to allow free movement.
