poll meaning and definition

POLL noun

Definition of poll (noun)

1. an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
   • synonyms: canvass, opinion poll, public opinion poll
2. the top of the head
   • synonyms: crown, pate
3. the part of the head between the ears
4. a tame parrot
   • synonyms: poll parrot
5. the counting of votes (as in an election)

POLL verb

Definition of poll (verb)

1. get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
   • synonyms: canvas, canvass
2. vote in an election at a polling station
3. get the votes of
4. convert into a pollard
   • "pollard trees"
   • synonyms: pollard