poll

/pˈəʊl/

/ˈpoʊɫ/

[noun] [verb]

Poll

[NOUN]

the top of the head

synonyms : crown

pate

a process in which random people are asked the same questions to find out what the general public thinks about a given subject

synonyms : canvass

opinion poll

public opinion poll

(plural) the process of casting or counting votes; the place in which votes are counted or casted

a tame parrot

synonyms : poll parrot

the part of the head between the ears

to poll

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions

synonyms : canvass

convert into a pollard

synonyms : pollard

vote in an election at a polling station

get the votes of

Examples

1. According to recent polls, the finger of blame is pointing squarely at the president for the recent economic downturn.

2. The outcome of the election is now in the lap of the gods, as the polls are too close to call.

3. The candidate was leading in the polls throughout the campaign, but a major scandal emerged just before the election and caused him to fall at the last hurdle.

4. After falling behind in the polls, the candidate's new policies helped them gain ground with voters.

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