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POLL Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word poll. (exact relations)
There are 30 hypernyms of the word poll. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For POLL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for poll, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (27)
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Phrases (3)
top sideupper sidecut back

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