poll Synonyms
Another word for poll
• verb (Context 1)
To record the opinion or vote of a group of people by asking them questions.
"Researchers polled over two thousand residents regarding the proposed transit expansion."
• noun (Context 2)
A survey of public opinion conducted by questioning a representative sample of people.
"A recent opinion survey showed strong support for the new environmental policy."
• noun (Context 3)
The process of voting in an election, or the place where votes are cast (often used in the plural).
"Millions of citizens went to the polls early this morning to elect a new president."
• verb (Context 4)
To receive a specified number or percentage of votes in an election or survey.
"The independent candidate polled surprisingly well in rural districts."
• verb (Context 5)
To check the status of multiple external devices or processes in sequence to see if they are ready to transmit data (in computing).
"The central server continuously polls the connected sensors for updated temperature readings."
• noun (Context 6)
The top or back of the head, especially the part of an animal's head between the ears or where the horns grow.
"The rider gently scratched the horse behind the ears and along its crown."
• verb (Context 7)
To cut off the top of a tree or the horns of cattle.
"The groundskeepers polled the willow trees along the riverbank in late winter."