Synonyms for
Polled
Definition
Polled means to vote or survey a group of people to gather their opinions or choices.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- public opinion polled
- voters polled
- nation polled
- sample polled
- residents polled
- employees polled
- students polled
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Usage note
The past participle 'polled' is most commonly used in the context of surveys or elections to indicate that a group has been asked for their opinions or votes. It can also refer to the act of shaving the head, though this is less common.
Example sentences
- The mayor polled the city residents to see if they supported the new park project.
- The teacher polled her students to find out which book they wanted to read next.
- The company polled its customers to gather feedback on their new product.
- The committee polled its members to decide on the date for the fundraiser.
- The coach polled the team to see what their goals were for the season.
Quotes
"The latest poll shows that the majority of voters support the new education policy," said the news anchor.
"According to a recent poll, over 60% of Americans believe that climate change is a serious problem," read the article.
"We need to poll our audience to see what topics they want us to cover next," said the radio host.