Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
straw-poll
noun
/strɔː pɒl/
Definition
A quick, informal vote or survey used to gauge public opinion or preferences.
Examples
- The organizers conducted a straw poll among the attendees to see which topic they preferred for the next meeting.
- Before finalizing the party’s candidate, the committee decided to hold a straw poll.
- A straw poll at the end of the lecture revealed that most students supported the idea of a field trip.
Meaning
Straw polls are often conducted without strict methodology and are typically not scientifically valid, but they can provide a snapshot of people’s sentiments.
Synonyms
- informal vote
- quick survey
- opinion poll
