Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pre-election poll
Noun
/priː ɪˈlɛkʃən pəʊl/
Definition
A survey conducted before an election to assess public opinion on candidates or issues.
Examples
- The pre-election poll indicated that the incumbent was leading by a significant margin.
- Analysts often rely on pre-election polls to predict the results of an election.
- Many voters pay attention to pre-election polls to see how their preferred candidates are faring.
Meaning
Pre-election polls are used to gauge how voters feel about various candidates and the likely outcome of an upcoming election.
Synonyms
- Opinion poll
- Election survey
- Political poll