Meaning & Definition of word "Poll"

Poll

/poʊl/

1. A survey of public opinion.
- Example: The latest poll indicates that the majority of voters support increasing funding for education.
2. The process of voting in an election.
- Example: Voters lined up early at the polls to cast their ballots.
3. A record of votes cast in an election.
- Example: The final poll showed a close race between the two candidates.

1. To survey or measure the opinion of a group of people.
- Example: The organization will poll its members on their preferences for the upcoming event.
2. To cast or record a vote in an election.
- Example: She decided to poll her friends before making a final decision on where to eat.

Middle English polle, from Latin pollere, meaning to be bare-headed.

exit poll:

A survey of voters taken immediately after they leave the polling station.

poll results:

The outcomes of a survey or election showing the opinions or votes of the participants.

public opinion poll:

A survey designed to measure the public's views on various topics.

voter:

A person who has the right to vote in an election.

electorate:

All the people entitled to vote in a particular election.

referendum:

A direct vote in which an entire electorate is invited to vote on a particular proposal.

Meaning: Pollster

Example Sentence: That guy is a pollster, always asking people about their opinions.

Meaning: Polling place

Example Sentence: Let's meet at the polling place.