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

record the opinion or vote of.

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focus groups in which customers are polled about merchandise preferences

Synonym:

canvass survey ask question interview ballot sample

check the status of (a measuring device, part of a computer, or a node in a network), especially as part of a repeated cycle.

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the network manager can also use the software to poll each Mac on the net

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poll opinion poll straw poll