Synonyms for

Polls

Verb / pəʊlz / Another word for polls — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Polls are surveys or questionnaires used to gather information or opinions from a group of people.

Synonyms & similar words

poll pate pollard publicopinionpoll pollparrot opinionpoll crown canvass canvas surveys questionnaires ballots censuses counts tallies headcounts registers enrollments records rosters rolls lists inventories statistics figures

Synonyms by register

Formal

surveys canvasses opinion polls elections

Informal

votes ratings straw polls gauges

Literary

plebiscites mandates

Antonyms

agreement consensus unanimity accord harmony

Common collocations

  • opinion polls
  • exit polls
  • election polls
  • conduct polls
  • take polls
  • poll results
  • poll data
  • opinion pollsters

Word family

noun poll
verb poll
adjective pollable

Usage note

The word 'polls' most commonly refers to surveys of public opinion, especially in a political context. It can also refer to the act of voting in an election.

Example sentences

  1. The polls indicate that the incumbent is leading in the election.
  2. We need to conduct some polls to get feedback from our customers.
  3. The polls showed that most people were in favor of the new policy.
  4. The results of the polls will be announced next week.
  5. The polls were conducted online and through phone interviews.

Quotes

  • "Polls are just a reflection of what people are thinking in a snapshot of time." - Bob McDonnell
  • "The polls are just a snapshot in time. They're not predictive other than within a certain margin of error." - Rob Portman
  • "Polls are like spaghetti. You throw it up against the wall. Something sticks." - Dan Rather

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