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- [pohl]
- /poʊl/
- /pəʊl/
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- [pohl]
- /poʊl/
Definitions of polling word
- abbreviation Technical meaning of POLLING poll 3
- noun polling 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 polling Usually, polls. the place where votes are taken. 1
- noun polling the registering of votes, as at an election. 1
- noun polling the voting at an election. 1
- noun polling the number of votes cast. 1
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Origin of polling
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English polle (hair of the) head < Middle Low German: hair of the head, top of a tree or other plant; akin to Danish puld, Swedish pull crown of the head
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Parts of speech for Polling
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polling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
polling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for polling
noun polling
- ballot — A ballot is a secret vote in which people select a candidate in an election, or express their opinion about something.
- balloting — voting in an election
- electioneering — Campaigning for elective office on behalf of oneself or another candidate.
adjective polling
- electoral — Of or relating to elections or electors.
Top questions with polling
- polling who won debate?
- where is my polling place?
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