Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

informal survey

Noun

ɪnˈfɔr.məl ˈsɜr.veɪ

Definition

An informal survey is a quick and casual method of gathering information or opinions from a group of people.

Examples

At the meeting, we conducted an informal survey to see what everyone thought of the new policy.
She sent out an informal survey via email to gather feedback from her friends about the latest movie.

Meaning

It refers to a non-structured way of collecting data, typically used to gauge the thoughts or feelings of a small sample without a formalized process.