Polling: meaning, definitions and examples
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polling
[ ˈpəʊlɪŋ ]
data collection
The process of gathering information or opinions from a group of people to make decisions or analyze trends.
Synonyms
opinion poll, questionnaire, survey
Examples of usage
- The polling data indicated a significant lead for the incumbent candidate.
- The company conducted a polling exercise to understand customer preferences.
voting
The act of casting votes in an election or on a particular issue.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The polling stations opened early to accommodate the high voter turnout.
- The candidate was ahead in the polls leading up to the election day.
data collection
To conduct a survey or gather information from a group of people.
Synonyms
collect data, question, survey
Examples of usage
- The organization is currently polling its members for feedback on the new policy.
- The website allows users to participate in polling on various topics.
Translations
Translations of the word "polling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 votação
🇮🇳 मतदान
🇩🇪 Abstimmung
🇮🇩 pemungutan suara
🇺🇦 голосування
🇵🇱 głosowanie
🇯🇵 投票 (とうひょう)
🇫🇷 vote
🇪🇸 votación
🇹🇷 oylama
🇰🇷 투표 (tupyo)
🇸🇦 تصويت
🇨🇿 hlasování
🇸🇰 hlasovanie
🇨🇳 投票 (tóupiào)
🇸🇮 glasovanje
🇮🇸 atkvæðagreiðsla
🇰🇿 дауыс беру
🇬🇪 ხმების მიცემა
🇦🇿 səsvermə
🇲🇽 votación
Word origin
The word 'polling' originated from Middle English 'polen' which means 'to cut off hair or wool'. Over time, it evolved to refer to the process of counting heads or votes. In the context of data collection, polling gained popularity in the mid-20th century as a method to gather information from a diverse group of people.