poll

• Substantiv, das die Befragung oder Erhebung der Meinung einer Gruppe von Personen bezeichnet, oft zur Einschätzung der öffentlichen Stimmung oder der Wahlabsicht.

A noun referring to a survey or collection of opinions from a group of people, often used to gauge public sentiment or voting intentions.

1. Voting processB1formal

   The process of voting in an election or a survey of public opinion.

   Wahl

   • The polls opened at 7 AM on election day.
   • A recent poll shows that most people support the new policy.
   • The results of the poll were announced on television.

   Synonymeballotcanvassopinion pollplebiscitereferendumstraw pollsurveyvote

2. Survey of opinionsB1formal

   A survey or questionnaire used to gather opinions from a group of people.

   Umfrage

   • The company conducted a poll to find out customer satisfaction.
   • The poll asked participants about their favorite brands.
   • According to the poll, 60% of respondents prefer online shopping.

   Synonymecanvasscensusopinion pollquestionnairesamplingstraw pollsurvey

3. Number of votes castB2formal

   The total number of votes recorded in an election.

   Wahlbeteiligung

   • The poll was higher than expected this year.
   • A heavy poll is anticipated for the upcoming election.
   • The poll count showed a clear winner.

   Synonymecounttally

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, Meinungen oder Stimmen von einer Gruppe von Menschen einzuholen, oder eine bestimmte Anzahl von Stimmen bei einer Wahl zu erhalten.

A verb used to indicate the act of asking for opinions or votes from a group of people, or to receive a specified number of votes in an election.

1. Conduct a surveyB2formal

   To ask people for their opinion or vote on a particular subject.

   Umfrage durchführen

   • The company polled its employees about the new policy.
   • They polled 1,000 voters to predict the election outcome.
   • The researchers polled students on their study habits.

   Synonymeballotcanvassinterviewquestionsurvey

2. Receive votesB2formal

   To receive a certain number of votes in an election.

   Stimmen erhalten

   • The candidate polled over 60% of the vote.
   • She polled more than her opponent in the primary.
   • The party polled well in rural areas.

   Synonymeaccumulategaingetobtainreceiveregistersecuretake