Meaning of the word polling in English

What does polling mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

polling

US /ˈpoʊ.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈpəʊ.lɪŋ/

Noun

1.

the process of recording the opinion or vote of a group of people

Example:
The latest polling shows a tight race between the candidates.
Exit polling is often used to predict election results.
2.

the act of repeatedly checking the status of a device or program

Example:
The system uses polling to detect new network connections.
Excessive polling can consume significant system resources.