# polled

/ˈpoʊɫd/ (US) · /pˈəʊld/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/polled
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

to ask a group of people for their opinion on a specific topic. You use this when talking about surveys or voting.

For teachers: to record the opinion or vote of a specific group of people. Often used in the context of public opinion research or elections.

## Examples

- The news station polled local residents about the new park.
- Researchers polled over a thousand students to understand their views on remote learning during the semester.
- Although the committee polled the entire membership regarding the proposed changes, the response rate was too low to provide a statistically significant result for the final report.

## Pitfalls

- Not "The government polled about the tax." but "The government polled the public about the tax." — Poll is a transitive verb; you must mention the group of people being asked, not just the topic.

## Usage notes

- The verb is transitive and requires a direct object, typically the group of people being questioned.

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