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polled

 

[ poʊld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

gathering opinions

Polled refers to the act of surveying a group of people in order to gauge their opinions or preferences. It is commonly used in political contexts, market research, or any situation wherein feedback is needed from a specific demographic.

Synonyms

asked, consulted, interviewed, queried, surveyed

Examples of usage

  • The organization polled residents about their views on the new construction project.
  • Before making the decision, the committee polled the members to collect their opinions.
  • The news station regularly polls its viewers on current issues.
  • He polled his classmates to find out their favorite movie.
  • They polled consumers on their shopping habits and preferences.

Translations

Translations of the word "polled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 consultado

🇮🇳 सर्वेक्षण किया गया

🇩🇪 befragt

🇮🇩 disurvei

🇺🇦 опитаний

🇵🇱 ankietowany

🇯🇵 調査された

🇫🇷 sondé

🇪🇸 encuestado

🇹🇷 anket yapılan

🇰🇷 조사된

🇸🇦 تم الاستطلاع

🇨🇿 dotazovaný

🇸🇰 anketovaný

🇨🇳 被调查

🇸🇮 anketiran

🇮🇸 könnun

🇰🇿 сұралған

🇬🇪 გამოკითხული

🇦🇿 sorğu edilən

🇲🇽 encuestado

Etymology

The word 'poll' originates from the Middle English term 'polle,' derived from the Old English 'polla' meaning 'head' or 'top.' This relates to the practice of counting heads in a voter's list or in a survey. The verb form 'poll' became common in the 19th century through its association with public opinion measurement, primarily in politics. It was used initially to refer to the counting of votes, where the presence of individuals was noted, and has evolved to cover any means of gauging opinion or preferences through questioning. Today, poll can refer to various activities in opinion research, from informal inquiries to elaborate surveys conducted by research firms. The usage has expanded with technology, allowing for instant polling through platforms and social media.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,109, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.