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Straw poll
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an unofficial test of opinion that includes a number of people who give their opinion about something or say whether or not they intend to participate in an election
straw poll
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Example
The results of the straw poll showed a clear preference for the new policy.
The committee conducted a straw poll to gauge interest in the new project.
The organizers ran a straw poll to test the level of enthusiasm for the proposed changes.
The informal straw poll helped the committee understand the general opinion on the issue.
They used a straw poll to estimate how many people would attend the community event.
