Pollster: meaning, definitions and examples
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pollster
[ ˈpəʊlstə ]
political research
A person who conducts or analyzes public opinion polls, typically for political purposes.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The pollster predicted the election results with great accuracy.
- The pollster conducted a survey to gauge public opinion on the new policy.
- The pollster's findings were published in several newspapers.
- The pollster's job is to gather data on public opinion.
- The pollster's analysis showed a shift in voter preferences.
Translations
Translations of the word "pollster" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pesquisador de opinião
🇮🇳 जनमत सर्वेक्षक
🇩🇪 Meinungsforscher
🇮🇩 peneliti opini
🇺🇦 соціолог
🇵🇱 ankieter
🇯🇵 世論調査員
🇫🇷 sondeur
🇪🇸 encuestador
🇹🇷 anketör
🇰🇷 여론 조사원
🇸🇦 باحث استطلاعات الرأي
🇨🇿 anketář
🇸🇰 anketár
🇨🇳 民意调查员
🇸🇮 anketar
🇮🇸 skoðanakönnuður
🇰🇿 қоғамдық пікір зерттеушісі
🇬🇪 გამოკითხვის წამყვანი
🇦🇿 sorğu aparıcı
🇲🇽 encuestador
Word origin
The term 'pollster' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'poll' (a sampling or collection of opinions) with the suffix '-ster' (indicating a person who performs a specified action). Pollsters have played a significant role in shaping political strategies and understanding public sentiment. With the rise of modern polling techniques, pollsters have become instrumental in predicting election outcomes and informing decision-making processes.