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polled

polled
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pohld]
    • /poʊld/
    • /pəʊl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pohld]
    • /poʊld/

Definitions of polled word

  • adjective polled hornless, especially genetically hornless, as the Aberdeen Angus. 1
  • adjective polled Obsolete. having the hair cut off. 1
  • noun polled a sampling or collection of opinions on a subject, taken from either a selected or a random group of persons, as for the purpose of analysis. 1
  • noun polled Usually, polls. the place where votes are taken. 1
  • noun polled the registering of votes, as at an election. 1
  • noun polled the voting at an election. 1

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Origin of polled

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1300-50; See origin at poll1, -ed2

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Polled

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

polled popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

polled usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for polled

noun polled

  • balloted — a slip or sheet of paper, cardboard, or the like, on which a voter marks his or her vote.
  • canvassed — to solicit votes, subscriptions, opinions, or the like from.
  • noodled — Simple past tense and past participle of noodle.

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