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poll
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/sõ.ˈda.ʒɐ̃j̃/son·da·gem
Definitions
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The process of questioning a sample of people to gather information about public opinion.
Usage examples
“The latest poll shows a shift in voter intention.”
“They conducted a poll on consumer habits.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
opinion pollexit pollpoll resultsconduct a poll
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The act or process of boring a hole in the earth, especially for exploration or extraction.
Usage examples
“The drilling for oil began last month.”
“Geotechnical drilling is used to assess soil conditions.”
Synonyms
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oil drillingexploratory drillingdrilling rig