poll

• Substantivo que designa a coleta de opiniões ou votos de um grupo de pessoas, frequentemente usada para avaliar tendências da opinião pública ou intenções de voto.

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.

   Votação

   • 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.

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2. Survey of opinionsB1formal

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

   Pesquisa de opinião

   • 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.

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3. Number of votes castB2formal

   The total number of votes recorded in an election.

   Comparecimento eleitoral

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

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• Verbo usado para designar a ação de coletar opiniões ou votos de um grupo de pessoas, ou de obter uma determinada quantidade de votos em uma eleição.

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.

   Realizar pesquisa de opinião

   • 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.

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2. Receive votesB2formal

   To receive a certain number of votes in an election.

   Receber votos

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

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