noun
polling
noun
1
The activity of surveying opinions or running a vote.
"Polling suggests the referendum will be close."
2
In computing, the practice of a device repeatedly checking another to see if it has data ready.
"The app uses polling to check the server for new messages every few seconds."
How to Use Polling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of taking a vote or survey, or (in tech) repeatedly checking for updates.
Common pairings
polling station
polling data
polling interval
Word Forms
pollings plural
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_____ suggests the referendum will be close.