polling
Pronunciation: [ˈpoʊlɪŋ]
Word
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.
Example
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?
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