poll

verb1 of 2

to get information by asking many people questions about a particular subject

• “The first projections are expected shortly after polling stations close.”Tatoeba
• “He is seriously competing with her in the polling score.”Tatoeba

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noun2 of 2

A survey of people, usually statistically analyzed to gauge wider public opinion.