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Synonyms & Similar Words
survey
vote
ballot
referendum
election
canvas
questionnaire
interview
inquiry
investigation
examination
inspection
test
evaluation
assessment
appraisal
review
analysis
scrutiny
probe
inquiry
examination
opinion
feedback
response
reaction
viewpoint
perspective
outlook
stance
position
standpoint
Meaning of Poll
The primary meaning of the word "poll" is a process of voting or gathering opinions.
Definitions
- A voting process, especially one held to select a representative or decide an issue
- * A survey of people's opinions or attitudes on a particular issue
- * The place where people vote, especially in a parliamentary or local election
- * The number of votes cast in an election
Etymology of Poll
The word "poll" originated from the Middle English word "polle", meaning "head" or "person", which is derived from the Old English word "poll" and the Middle Low German word "polle"
Historically, the term "poll" referred to a count of heads or a count of people, and it was later used to describe the process of voting or gathering opinions
Example Uses
- The company conducted a poll to determine the most popular product among customers
- * The poll showed that the majority of voters supported the new policy
- * The polling station was busy on election day
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
consensus
agreement
unanimity
harmony
accord
unity
solidarity
cohesion
conformity
uniformity
singularity
monopoly
dictatorship
authoritarianism
despotism
tyranny
oppression
repression
silence
indifference
apathy