Political Polling Terminology

noun a formal collection of data from a population or sample, typically for statistical analysis

verb to conduct a survey or vote

• The poll results indicated a clear majority in favor of the new policy.
• Did you see the poll on social media about the best TV show of the year?
• I heard there's a poll going around asking who has the best dance moves.
• The constant poll of opinions in the office can be exhausting.

noun someone who conducts public opinion polls

• The pollster conducted a survey to gather data on public opinion.
• The pollster asked me a bunch of questions about politics.
• The pollster was grilling me about who I was going to vote for.
• The pollster was like a detective, trying to uncover the truth hidden in people's responses.