Meaning of the word "straw poll" in English

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straw poll

US /ˈstrɔː poʊl/
UK /ˈstrɔː poʊl/
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Noun

1.

an unofficial ballot conducted as a test of opinion

Example:
The local newspaper conducted a straw poll to gauge public opinion on the new park proposal.
Before the official vote, they decided to take a quick straw poll among the team members.
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