public opinion poll

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Word: Public Opinion Poll

Definition:
A public opinion poll is a way to find out what people think about a certain topic or issue. This is done by asking a group of people (called a "sample") questions and recording their answers. The goal is to understand the general feelings or beliefs of a larger group of people.

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, public opinion polls can be analyzed to predict election outcomes, understand social trends, or gauge public response to policies.

Different Meanings:

• Poll (noun) can also refer to the place where people vote in an election.
• Poll (verb) can mean to ask someone for their opinion.

Synonyms:

• Survey
• Questionnaire
• Sampling
• Opinion survey

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While there aren't specific idioms related to public opinion polls, here are a couple of related expressions:
- "Take the pulse of the public": This means to check what the general public feels about something, similar to a poll. - "Get a feel for": To understand someone’s opinion or the general sentiment about a topic, as you might do in a poll.

Summary:

A public opinion poll is a useful tool for gathering information about what people think. By asking a sample of people questions, researchers can get insights into larger trends and opinions.

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Noun

1. an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people

Synonyms

• poll
• opinion poll
• canvass