poll
/poʊl/
noun
- A survey of public opinion on a particular subject, often taken by asking a sample of people.
- The newspaper conducted a poll to find out who voters preferred for mayor.
- A recent poll showed that most people support the new park project.
- According to the poll, 70% of students are in favor of longer lunch breaks.
- The process of voting in an election; the number of votes cast.
- The poll was close, with only a few hundred votes separating the candidates.
- Turnout at the polls was higher than expected this year.
- Voters went to the polls on Tuesday to choose their representatives.
Synonyms
verb
- To ask people for their opinions as part of a survey.
- They polled a thousand residents to learn about their shopping habits.
- The news station polled viewers on who they thought would win the game.
- The company polled its employees about the new work schedule.
- To receive a certain number of votes in an election.
- The third-party candidate polled only a small percentage.
- The incumbent polled over 60% of the vote.
- She polled more than twice as many votes as her opponent.