poll
n. countable C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈpoʊɫ// poll
n. a survey that asks many people the same question to find out what the general public thinks. You often see these during elections to predict who might win.
n. the process of voting in an election or a survey of public opinion based on a representative sample of the population.
The latest poll shows that most people support the new law.
The news station conducted a quick poll to see how viewers felt about the proposed changes to the city park.
While the initial poll suggested a landslide victory for the incumbent, the final results were much closer as late-deciding voters shifted their allegiances at the last minute.
Usage
Often used with the verbs 'conduct', 'carry out', or 'take'.