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poll

(Canvass), noun capitation, catalogue of persons, census, census report, census return, count, enumeration, evaluation, inquiry, numbering, numeration, public opinion, questionary, questionnaire, register, registration, return, statistic, survey, tabulation, tally

poll

(Casting of votes), noun ballot, casting of ballots, choice, consensus, decision, determination, election, eleccive privilege, expression of will, formal expression of choice, plebiscite, popular decision, preference, selection, voice, vote
Associated concepts: electioneering at poll, polling place

poll

verb ballot, call the roll, canvass, collect the vote, compute, conduct research on, count, enumerate, keep count of, keep score, list, make a survey, record the vote, register, run checks on, sample, score, survey, tabulate, take a census, take a roll call, tally, total

POLL. A head. Hence poll tax is the name of a tax imposed upon the people at so much a head. 2. To poll a jury is to require that each juror shall himself declare what is his verdict. This may be done at the instance of either party, at any time before the verdict is recorded. 3 Cowen, R. 23. See 18 John. R. 188. See Deed Poll.

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conduct reforms" (In December 2011 39.7% of the pollees gave such an answer), and 25.4% said that they just do not believe it (19.3%

Prime Minister of Armenia: Citizens are most of all pleased with development of spheres of mobile communication, internet, motor third party liability insurance and cadastre

These developments have made companies less optimistic about the future course of the economy, the pollees said.

Sept. BOJ Tankan forecast to show business confidence deterioration

The ratio of pollees noting concern about employment among pollees themselves and their relatives rose to 66.9% from 64.1%, a reflection of the tight labor market signified by the difficulties new graduates have finding jobs.

Consumer sentiment in Japan worsens in Dec.: Survey

Forty-six percent of pollees hope the main opposition Democratic Party of Japan will win the next general election while 33 percent hope for a victory by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, the Mainichi Shimbun reported Sunday.

46% hope for DPJ victory in next general election: daily

Current Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai is now on top, preferred by 35.3% of the pollees.

Thaksin falters in poll of Bangkok residents+

In construction, about 80 percent of total pollees foresee a halt in hirings and the positive balance of answers decreased six times, nearing the nil value.Respondents in both sectors under review expect industrial producer prices to remain broadly unchanged.

Romanian National Bank - Business Survey - Sept 2009

However, 45 percent of the Asahi pollees disapproved of the party's handling of pension-related problems.

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Investment is expected to remain unchanged against the previous month both in the industrial sector (where the balance of answers stood further close to nil) and in the construction sector, consistent with the opinions of almost 86 percent of the pollees. In month-on-month comparison, a largely flat profitability ratio is estimated for industry, but in construction the economic performance might improve somewhat, as the balance of answers rose to +9 percent.

Romanian National Bank - Business Survey - Oct 2009

Asked if the Abe Cabinet is strong or undependable, 67 percent of the pollees answered ''undependable.'' Why are so many people now viewing Abe as an undependable leader?

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According to a Yomiuri Shimbun poll conducted earlier this month, 68 percent of pollees said the activities by members of the Self-Defense Forces ''contributed'' to the reconstruction of Iraq, compared with 28 percent who said they ''made no contribution.'' Gradually, the public are backing the activities of the SDF.