Survey Methodology

verb to accept, comply, or submit passively without protest

• Despite her reservations, she had no choice but to acquiesce to the new company policy.
• After much debate, he finally acquiesced and agreed to go to the party.
• She was so stubborn, but eventually she had to acquiesce and let him borrow her car.
• The river refused to acquiesce to the rocks in its path, instead carving a new course through the landscape.

noun a person who replies to something, especially one supplying information for a survey or questionnaire

• The respondent in the court case provided a detailed written statement.
• The respondent said they would be happy to attend the meeting.
• I heard the respondent is not planning to show up for the interview.
• The respondent to the survey question was overwhelmingly positive.

noun poll

• The deliberative poll conducted by the research institute provided valuable insights into public opinion.
• Did you hear about that deliberative poll they did last week? It was pretty interesting.
• That deliberative poll was a real eye-opener, don't you think?
• The deliberative poll acted as a mirror reflecting the diverse views of the community.