Examples of “poll” in a Sentence

noun A survey that asks people questions to gauge public opinion.

• According to a recent poll, most residents want a new library in the town center.
• The latest poll shows the two candidates neck and neck.
• A quick poll of the office found most people prefer working from home on Fridays.

noun A formal vote, or the place where voting happens.

• The club held a poll to choose the new captain.
• The polls close at ten, so please go and vote soon.
• Voters lined up outside the polls before dawn.

verb To ask a group of people for their opinions or votes, or to record such results.

• The teacher polled the class to find out which trip they would like best.
• Before the meeting, the committee polled its members by email.
• Researchers polled a thousand adults about their spending habits.