POLL Synonyms
There are 30 hypernyms of the word poll. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for POLL
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canvass | verbv | |||||||
noun • the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account • an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people • a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel • a tent made of canvas fabric • an oil painting on canvas fabric • the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete • a heavy, closely woven fabric verb • get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions • solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign • consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning | ||||||||
survey | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a detailed critical inspection • short descriptive summary (of events) • the act of looking or seeing or observing verb • consider in a comprehensive way • look over carefully or inspect • keep under surveillance • hold a review (of troops) • make a survey of; for statistical purposes • plot a map of (land) | ||||||||
count | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the total number counted • the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order • a nobleman (in various countries) having rank equal to a British earl verb • determine the number or amount of • have weight; have import, carry weight • show consideration for; take into account • name or recite the numbers in ascending order • put into a group • include as if by counting • have a certain value or carry a certain weight • have faith or confidence in • take account of | ||||||||
examine | verbv | |||||||
verb • consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning • observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect • question or examine thoroughly and closely • question closely • put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to | ||||||||
inquire | verbv | |||||||
verb • address a question to and expect an answer from • have a wish or desire to know something • conduct an inquiry or investigation of | ||||||||
investigate | verbv | |||||||
verb • investigate scientifically • conduct an inquiry or investigation of | ||||||||
questionnaire | nounn | |||||||
noun • a form containing a set of questions; submitted to people to gain statistical information | ||||||||
tally | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely • a bill for an amount due • the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order verb • be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics • gain points in a game • keep score, as in games • determine the sum of | ||||||||
vote | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative • the opinion of a group as determined by voting • a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment • a body of voters who have the same interests • the total number of voters who participated verb • express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote • express one's choice or preference by vote • express a choice or opinion • be guided by in voting • bring into existence or make available by vote | ||||||||
election | nounn | |||||||
noun • a vote to select the winner of a position or political office • the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice • the status or fact of being elected • the predestination of some individuals as objects of divine mercy (especially as conceived by Calvinists) | ||||||||
scalp | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the skin that covers the top of the head verb • sell illegally, as on the black market • remove the scalp of | ||||||||
crown | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel • the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy • a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory • an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty • the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head • an English coin worth 5 shillings • the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant • the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill) • the award given to the champion • the top of the head • (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth • the center of a cambered road verb • invest with regal power; enthrone • be the culminating event • form the topmost part of • put an enamel cover on | ||||||||
pate | nounn | |||||||
noun • the top of the head • liver or meat or fowl finely minced or ground and variously seasoned | ||||||||
pollard | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a tree with limbs cut back to promote a more bushy growth of foliage • a usually horned animal that has either shed its horns or had them removed verb • convert into a pollard | ||||||||
opinion poll | nounn | |||||||
noun • an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people | ||||||||
poll parrot | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tame parrot | ||||||||
public opinion poll | nounn | |||||||
noun • an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people |