noun

poll

poll, survey, ballot

The latest poll shows a close race.

The latest poll shows a close race.

They are going to the polls to vote.

They are going to the polls to vote.

a poll a study in which people are asked for their opinions about a subject or person The latest poll shows a close race.

Synonyms: survey, ballot, vote

Originally meant 'head' in Middle English, which later extended to 'counting heads'.

Imagine 'counting heads' (polls) to see who people will vote for.

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