polls
/poʊlz/
noun
- Places where people vote in an election.
- She volunteered as a poll worker at the local polls.
- The polls close at 8 p.m., so make sure you arrive in time.
- Voters lined up early at the polls to cast their ballots.
- Surveys or questionnaires that ask people for their opinions or preferences.
- The latest polls show the candidate leading by five points.
- Our school conducted polls to find out which lunch options students prefer.
- According to the polls, most people support the new park proposal.
Synonyms
verb
- To ask people for their opinions or votes, especially in a survey or election.
- The news station polls viewers every week on the biggest stories.
- The committee polls members before making a final decision.
- They polled a thousand residents about the new traffic laws.
- To receive a certain number of votes in an election.
- She polled more than any other candidate in the primary.
- The incumbent polled over 60% of the vote.
- The party polled poorly in rural areas.