Word
polling
US/ˈpoʊɫɪŋ/
UK/pˈəʊlɪŋ/
Definitions
01opinion gathering
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the activity of asking many people the same questions to find out what the public thinks.
n. the systematic collection and analysis of public opinion through surveys or questionnaires.
“The latest polling suggests that most people are worried about the cost of living.”
“Political analysts rely on sophisticated polling techniques to identify shifts in voter sentiment during the final weeks of a campaign.”
02voting process
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Law
n. the act of casting or counting votes in an election.
n. the process of recording and counting votes in an election or referendum.
“Polling will take place between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM on Thursday.”
“The electoral commission ensured that polling stations were accessible to all citizens, regardless of their physical mobility.”
03computing check
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Computing Technical
n. when a computer or program keeps checking a device to see if it has information ready to send.
n. a method in which a central controller or software process repeatedly queries a peripheral device or service to determine its status or readiness for data transfer.
“The software uses polling to check if the printer is still connected to the network.”
“While polling is simple to implement, it can be inefficient compared to interrupt-driven systems because it consumes processor cycles even when no data is available.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “polling” in context.
Real-World Examples
“However, recent polling in the US has shown that Mamdani is more popular among American Jews than Netanyahu.” “A 57-year-old polling agent was killed near the capital, Lusaka, on election day, and police arrested nine suspects.” Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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