Pronunciation: /poʊl/
noun a formal collection of data from a population or sample, typically for statistical analysis
A1 I took part in a poll about favorite colors.
A2 The poll showed that most people prefer dogs over cats.
B1 The company conducted a poll to gather feedback from customers.
B2 The poll results indicated a shift in public opinion towards renewable energy.
C1 The poll was conducted by a reputable research firm and had a margin of error of 3%.
C2 The poll results were analyzed by a team of statisticians to ensure accuracy and reliability.
verb to conduct a survey or vote
A1 I will poll my classmates to see what their favorite color is.
A2 The teacher decided to poll the students about their preferred learning styles.
B1 The company regularly polls its customers to gather feedback on their products.
B2 The government plans to poll citizens on their opinions regarding the new policy.
C1 The research team will poll a random sample of the population to collect data for their study.
C2 The organization hired a polling firm to conduct a survey on public opinion regarding environmental issues.
formal The poll results indicated a clear majority in favor of the new policy.
informal Did you see the poll on social media about the best TV show of the year?
slang I heard there's a poll going around asking who has the best dance moves.
figurative The constant poll of opinions in the office can be exhausting.
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