Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
push-polling
noun
/ˈpʊʃ ˈpoʊlɪŋ/
Definition
A type of survey or polling technique that aims to sway a respondent’s opinion under the guise of collecting information.
Examples
- The campaign used push-polling to shape public perception of its opponent.
- During the election, several push-polls were conducted to sway undecided voters.
Meaning
Push-polling often presents biased or leading questions to influence the respondent’s views rather than genuinely measuring public opinion.
Synonyms
- Deceptive polling
- Influence polling
- Biased surveying
