Public Opinion Poll (Noun)
Meaning
An inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The recent public opinion poll revealed that the majority of citizens are dissatisfied with the government's economic policies.
- According to the public opinion poll conducted last month, the most pressing issue for voters in the upcoming election is healthcare.
- The news channel cited a public opinion poll as evidence that a significant proportion of the population supports the proposed tax reform.
- A public opinion poll conducted by the university's sociology department found that attitudes towards climate change are becoming increasingly polarized.
- The politician's campaign team relied heavily on public opinion polls to gauge the public's perception of her and tailor her message accordingly.