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I . poll [pəʊl, Am poʊl] N

3. poll (results of a vote):

poll

4. poll (number of votes cast):

poll

II . poll [pəʊl, Am poʊl] VB trans

public opinion poll N

public opinion poll → opinion poll

See also opinion poll

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The poll tax worked in conjunction with a variety of disenfranchising measures, such as literacy tests, the white primary, and threats of violence.
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He was ultimately able to vote by absentee ballot, but only because an experienced volunteer, not the poll workers, suggested it.
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Enthusiasm for the poll was muted, however, as both the government and opposition supported a return to a multiparty system.
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The government's most recent public opinion poll on the issue found strong support for sanctuaries.
www.northernstar.com.au
Although he was unsuccessful, he was narrowly elected at the following election, in 1989, and then topped the poll in 1993.
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Fixed taxes like a poll tax or sin tax are often considered regressive, but could have progressive effects if applied to luxury goods and services.
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The resolution was amended to extend the poll to all voters, and to include the question of capitation grants for non-state schools.
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It is particularly used as a response to questions about negative opinion poll results and is generally considered tongue-in-cheek or ironic.
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There is an opinion poll in the show in which question related to the day's major event is asked.
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During the voting exercise, the poll officials detected that the accreditation of delegates was hastily done without proper screening and many delegates were given unstamped tags.
thenationonlineng.net

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