poll
A survey of people, usually statistically analyzed to gauge wider public opinion.
Other meanings
A formal vote held in order to ascertain the most popular choice.
“The student council had a poll to see what people want served in the cafeteria.”
A polling place
“The polls close at 8 p.m.”
Word history
From Middle Dutch "pol".
Where this comes from
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