polls

n. the process of voting in a political election.

n. the process of casting and counting votes in an election; often used with 'the'.

“The polls opened at seven in the morning and closed late at night.”

“Political analysts predicted a record turnout as the polls opened across the country following a highly contested campaign season.”

n. surveys that ask many people the same questions to find out what the public thinks.

n. the record of opinions or votes that have been collected and analysed to gauge public sentiment.

“Recent polls show that most people are worried about the cost of living.”

“Despite what the early opinion polls suggested, the final results revealed a significant shift in voter priorities during the last week of the race.”

n. the physical place where you go to cast your vote.

n. the physical location or polling station where voters cast their ballots.

“She walked to the local school, which was being used as the polls for her neighborhood.”

“Volunteers were stationed outside the polls to ensure that every citizen could navigate the registration process without difficulty.”

v. to get a certain number of votes in an election.

v. to receive a specified number of votes or a particular level of support in an election or survey.

“The candidate polls very well among younger voters in the city.”

“The incumbent usually polls higher in rural districts, whereas the challenger has gained significant momentum in the urban centres.”