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public opinion poll

 

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Noun public opinion poll has 1 sense
  1. poll, opinion poll, public opinion poll, canvass - an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
    --1 is a kind of inquiry, enquiry, research
    --1 has particulars: exit poll; straw vote, straw poll

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Term: Public Opinion Poll

Description: A public opinion poll refers to the collection and analysis of data gathered from a sample of individuals, representing the general public's views, beliefs, attitudes, or preferences on a specific topic or issue. These polls are conducted to gauge public sentiment and inform decision-making processes.

Sense 1: Noun - A survey conducted to measure the opinions or attitudes of a representative sample of the public.

Example sentence 1: According to the recent public opinion poll, the majority of citizens support stricter gun control measures.

Example sentence 2: The government commissioned a public opinion poll to understand the public's opinion on climate change policies.

Sense 2: Noun - The collective opinions or beliefs of the general public on a specific matter.

Example sentence 1: The public opinion poll revealed a growing dissatisfaction with the current healthcare system.

Example sentence 2: Politicians often take into account public opinion polls to understand the voters' perspectives before making policy decisions.

Sense 3: Adjective - Describing something related to or determined by the views of the general public.

Example sentence 1: The election outcome served as a public opinion poll, indicating a clear preference for change.

Example sentence 2: The public opinion polls showed a positive reception of the new arts initiative in the community.

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