Assessments of the overall physical condition, characteristics, and completeness of a thing. Examples include reports on works of art or architecture, the state of conservation of the natural environment, and the state of roadways and waterways under various weather conditions. For assessments of groups or collections of things, use "condition surveys."

letters, reports, or other brief written communications that communicate news, particularly those written by societies or buisiness organizations. Historically referred to serial publications consisting of one or a few printed sheets containing news and information of interest to the general public or to a special group