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polls

n. C / U
B1 Intermediate US //ˈpoʊɫz// polls

n. the place where people go to vote in an election. It can also mean the process of asking many people their opinion on a topic.

n. the process of voting in an election or the physical location where votes are cast. Often used to refer to the collective results of public opinion surveys.


SIMPLE

The polls open at seven in the morning.

CONTEXTUAL

Recent polls suggest that the public is divided on the new environmental policy proposed by the government.

COMPLEX

Political analysts often warn against over-interpreting early exit polls, as the final tally can shift significantly once rural districts report their official numbers.

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Usage

Usually appears in the plural form when referring to the voting process or the location ('the polls'). When referring to a single opinion survey, it is countable ('a poll').

Pitfall

The poll shows he will win.The polls show he will win.When discussing general election trends or the voting process, the plural form 'polls' is the standard collective term.

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