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polling

Pronunciation: [ˈpoʊlɪŋ]

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Learn how to use polling in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “voting”

(noun) polling refers to the process of asking people their opinions or preferences, usually before an election. It's like a survey where you find out who people like or what they think about a topic.

Example

The polling showed that more people want to support the new park project.

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The polling did not indicate strong support for the mayor's plan.

Example

What do the recent polling results say about voter preferences?

Context: “voting”

(verb) to polling means to ask people about their opinions or preferences, especially in the context of an election. It's like checking how people feel about a choice or candidate, often to predict the outcome.

Example

The team is polling citizens to see who they want to vote for in the upcoming elections.

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They are not polling anyone right now because it's too early in the campaign.

Example

Are they polling in our neighborhood to get opinions about the new school?

How to pronounce polling

Pronunciation: [ˈpoʊlɪŋ]

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