poll
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- pronunciation:
- pol
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the collection and counting of votes in an election.
- synonyms:
- ballot, vote
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| definition 2: |
the number of ballots cast in an election.
- synonyms:
- votes
- similar words:
- count, tally
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| definition 3: |
(plural) the place where people go to vote in an election.
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| definition 4: |
a set of questions given to large numbers of people. Polls are used to gather information about what the public thinks.
The food company's poll showed that most people like ketchup better than mustard.- synonyms:
- survey
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| related words: |
election, head |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
polls, polling, polled |
| definition 1: |
to get a certain number of votes in an election.
The mayor polled only a thousand votes.- similar words:
- receive, win
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| definition 2: |
to question people in order to gather facts or opinions about something.
The school polled the students about what they liked best for lunch.- similar words:
- ballot, examine, query, question, survey
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| related words: |
top, trim |
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