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How to pronounce poll
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What does poll mean?
nounA survey of people, usually statistically analyzed to gauge wider public opinion.
A formal vote held in order to ascertain the most popular choice.
“The student council had a poll to see what people want served in the cafeteria.”
A polling place (usually as plural, polling places).
“The polls close at 8 p.m.”
verbTo take, record the votes of (an electorate).
To solicit mock votes from (a person or group).
To vote at an election.
adjBred without horns, and thus hornless.
“Otherwise, both horned and poll sheep continue to be bred from an inner stud.”
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