Poll

/poʊl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A survey of public opinion.

The latest poll indicates that the majority of voters support increasing funding for education.

The process of voting in an election.

Voters lined up early at the polls to cast their ballots.

A record of votes cast in an election.

The final poll showed a close race between the two candidates.

verb

To survey or measure the opinion of a group of people.

The organization will poll its members on their preferences for the upcoming event.

To cast or record a vote in an election.

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.

Pollster

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

Polling place

Let's meet at the polling place.