Poll: meaning, definitions and examples

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poll

[ pəʊl ]

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public opinion

A survey of public opinion on a particular topic, issue, or candidate.

Synonyms

questionnaire, study, survey

Examples of usage

Let's conduct a poll to see which candidate is the most popular.
The latest poll shows that the majority of people support the new policy.

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gather opinions

To collect information or opinions from a group of people by asking them questions.

Synonyms

interview, question, survey

Examples of usage

We need to poll the residents to understand their concerns.
The research team will poll a sample of customers to gather feedback.

Translations

Translations of the word "poll" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pesquisa

🇮🇳 सर्वेक्षण

🇩🇪 Umfrage

🇮🇩 jajak pendapat

🇺🇦 опитування

🇵🇱 ankieta

🇯🇵 調査

🇫🇷 sondage

🇪🇸 encuesta

🇹🇷 anket

🇰🇷 설문 조사

🇸🇦 استطلاع

🇨🇿 průzkum

🇸🇰 prieskum

🇨🇳 调查

🇸🇮 anketa

🇮🇸 könnun

🇰🇿 сауалнама

🇬🇪 გამოკითხვა

🇦🇿 sorğu

🇲🇽 encuesta

Word origin

The word 'poll' originated from Middle English 'polle', meaning 'head'. It was initially used to refer to the counting of heads or votes. Over time, 'poll' evolved to encompass the collection of opinions or information from a group of people. The modern usage of 'poll' in the context of public opinion surveys became popular in the 20th century.