Umfrage — meaning in English

English meaning

• poll noun A survey that asks people questions to gauge public opinion.
• survey noun A set of questions used to gather information or opinions from a group of people.

Senses

Umfrage is used for these senses in English:

• poll (in extended senses of the above) A mass of people, a mob or muster, considered as a head count.
• survey An examination of the opinions of a group of people.

poll — full definition

1. noun A survey that asks people questions to gauge public opinion.
2. noun A formal vote, or the place where voting happens.
3. verb To ask a group of people for their opinions or votes, or to record such results.

survey — full definition

1. noun A set of questions used to gather information or opinions from a group of people.
2. noun A general overview or examination of something.
3. verb To look carefully over something, or to ask people questions to gather data.
4. verb To measure land in order to record its boundaries, features, or elevation.

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