Poll

Word POLL
Character 4
Hyphenation poll
Pronunciations /pɔl/

Definitions and meanings of "Poll"

What do we mean by poll?

The casting and registering of votes in an election. noun

The number of votes cast or recorded. noun

The places where votes are cast and registered during an election, considered as a group. noun

A place where votes are cast and registered. noun

A survey of the public or of a sample of public opinion to acquire information. noun

The head, especially the top of the head where hair grows. noun

The blunt or broad end of a tool such as a hammer or ax. noun

To receive (a given number of votes). intransitive verb

To receive or record the votes of. intransitive verb

To cast (a vote or ballot). intransitive verb

To question in a survey; canvass. intransitive verb

To cut off or trim (hair, horns, or wool, for example); clip. intransitive verb

To trim or cut off the hair, wool, branches, or horns of. intransitive verb

To vote at the polls in an election. intransitive verb

A student at Cambridge University in England who merely takes a degree, but receives no honors; one who is not a candidate for honors. noun

To remove the top or head of; hence, to cut off the tops of; lop; clip; also, to cut off the hair of; also, to cut, as hair; shear; cut closely; mow; also, to remove the horns of, as cattle: as, to poll tares, hair, wool, or grass.

In law, to cut even without indenting, as a deed executed by one party. See deed poll, under deed.

To rob; plunder; despoil, as by excessive taxation.

To enumerate one by one; enroll in a list or register, as for the purpose of levying a polltax.

A survey of people, usually statistically analyzed to gauge wider public opinion.

A formal election.

A polling place (usually as plural, polling places)

(now rare outside veterinary medicine contexts) The head, particularly the scalp or pate upon which hair (normally) grows.

(in extended senses of the above) A mass of people, a mob or muster, considered as a head count.

The broad or butt end of an axe or a hammer.

The pollard or European chub, a kind of fish.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Poll

The word "poll" in example sentences

Yeah well, this poll is a poll of many polls, polling together in a poll. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Meanwhile, the debate at Miller's Capitol Fax blog regarding the CNN/Time numbers drew comments, such as, "Gotta believe at this point that it's an outlier, but who knows?" or "This poll is an outlier, over sampling Democrats and perhaps Chicago too." ❋ David Ormsby (2010)

This poll is about how people perceive the relevant players in light of this particular issue ❋ Unknown (2009)

He has done nothing so this poll is a little ridiculous. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Although the poll contained no follow-up question to clarify who voters planned to write in, the poll is a good sign for Lisa Murkowski's reelection bid. ❋ The Huffington Post News Team (2010)

Americans are getting sick of the Party of No. This poll is the first indicator to tell them they are on the wrong track! ❋ Unknown (2010)

That's the same percentage of Americans who are unaware it takes Earth one year to orbit the sun, so perhaps this poll is about as meaningful as a bowl full of tea leaves. ❋ Christopher Mims (2010)

This poll is a poll of the willfully ignorant or those who expected uncle sam to send them all a fat check, in which case the expectations were unrealistic to begin with. ❋ Unknown (2009)

So for those of you who love it: no vote in this poll is a vote against me having a book called What We Did to Save the Kingdom, it's just a vote against applying that title to this book. ❋ Unknown (2009)

If this poll is accurate and was not a "push-poll" format, the results say quite a bit about the lack of serious thought most Americans give to the background, experience, and character that we require for those who aspire to the office of the Presidency -- much more than it says anything whatsoever about Ms. Palin. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Mr. BROWN: Well, I am a bit surprised, but no that - I'm sure the poll is accurate in terms of what they found. ❋ Unknown (2010)

WoW the speech ended at 8pm and a poll is already out less than 4 hours after. ❋ Unknown (2009)

UPDATE: On the con-call, McCain pollster Bill McInturff lavishes praise on the Washington Post's polling operation, but says this poll is an outlier. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Texas Tech – Jumping to No. 5 in the poll is all good for Red Raiders fans. ❋ Unknown (2008)

If the poll is accurate, it only means 70% of people want to see whether Stephen Harper can swallow Mr. Dion whole, or if it will take several bites and lots of chewing. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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