poll (Meaning)
poll (n)
an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
the top of the head
the part of the head between the ears
a tame parrot
the counting of votes (as in an election)
poll (v)
get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
vote in an election at a polling station
get the votes of
convert into a pollard
poll (n.)
A parrot; -- familiarly so called.
One who does not try for honors, but is content to take a degree merely; a passman.
The head; the back part of the head.
A number or aggregate of heads; a list or register of heads or individuals.
Specifically, the register of the names of electors who may vote in an election.
The casting or recording of the votes of registered electors; as, the close of the poll.
The place where the votes are cast or recorded; as, to go to the polls.
The broad end of a hammer; the but of an ax.
The European chub. See Pollard, 3 (a).
poll (v. t.)
To remove the poll or head of; hence, to remove the top or end of; to clip; to lop; to shear; as, to poll the head; to poll a tree.
To cut off; to remove by clipping, shearing, etc.; to mow or crop; -- sometimes with off; as, to poll the hair; to poll wool; to poll grass.
To extort from; to plunder; to strip.
To impose a tax upon.
To pay as one's personal tax.
To enter, as polls or persons, in a list or register; to enroll, esp. for purposes of taxation; to enumerate one by one.
To register or deposit, as a vote; to elicit or call forth, as votes or voters; as, he polled a hundred votes more than his opponent.
To cut or shave smooth or even; to cut in a straight line without indentation; as, a polled deed. See Dee/ poll.
poll (v. i.)
To vote at an election.
Synonyms & Antonyms of poll
poll Sentence Examples
- The poll revealed a clear preference for the incumbent candidate.
- The pollster questioned voters on their views on the economy and healthcare.
- The company conducted a poll to gauge employee satisfaction.
- The poll indicated a significant shift in public opinion towards a particular policy.
- The poll was criticized for its small sample size and biased methodology.
- The poll brought attention to the importance of mental health awareness.
- The politician relied heavily on the poll results to shape their campaign strategy.
- The poll was designed to accurately represent the demographic makeup of the population.
- The poll showed that confidence in the government had increased over the past year.
- The poll was a valuable tool in understanding the electorate's priorities.
FAQs About the word poll
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The poll revealed a clear preference for the incumbent candidate.
The pollster questioned voters on their views on the economy and healthcare.
The company conducted a poll to gauge employee satisfaction.
The poll indicated a significant shift in public opinion towards a particular policy.
