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Definition poll in British English

poll noun

[countable] noun
/pəʊl/
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 programme etc

Example

They're worried about the government'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 Prime Minister.

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2

the process of voting and the counting of votes

Example

Labour were the big winners in yesterday's poll.

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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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2.2

the place where people vote

Example

The polls close at ten o'clock.

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Definition poll in British English