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Definition poll in American English

poll noun

[countable] noun
/poʊl/
1

an occasion when a lot of people are asked what they feel about something, usually by a company paid by a political party, television program, etc.

Example

They're worried about the candidate's present low standing in the polls.

Example

A recent poll indicated that most people opposed the changes.

Example

According to a poll conducted last week, 75% of the public support the new law.

Synonyms and related words
question inquiry query
2

the process of voting and the counting of votes

Example

Incumbents were the big winners in yesterday's poll.

Synonyms and related words
absentee ballot absentee vote absolute majority
2.1

the total number of votes in an election or referendum

Example

Wilson came away with 64% of the poll.

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absentee ballot absentee vote absolute majority
2.2

the place where people vote

Example

The polls close at ten o'clock.

Synonyms and related words
advance poll beauty contest by-election
Definition poll in American English