Look up: Poll

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   poll
   [Noun] Plural form: polls. When lots of people are asked what they think of something and their opinions are counted to give an answer to a question.
   Example: Polls often happen during elections, to try and predict who is going to win.
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   Poll
   Another term for vote or election.
   Found on http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/polit
   
   
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   poll
   [n] - an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people 2. [n] - the part of the head between the ears 3. [n] - a tame parrot 4. [n] - the counting of votes (as in an election) 5. [v] - vote in an election at a polling station 6. [v] - get the votes of 7. [v] - get the opinions of people, for example 8. [v] - convert into a pollard, as of trees
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   Poll
   In relation to a company, a method of voting whereby each member can vote for or against a resolution according to the number of shares which he has. Table A, article 54 states: 'subject to any rights or restrictions attached to any shares ... on a poll every member shall have one vote for every share of which he is the holder.' On a poll votes may be given either personally or by proxy: Table A article 59. A member may appoint more than one proxy to attend on the same occasion.
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   poll
   To check the status of an input line, sensor, or memory location to see if a particular external event has been registered. Contrast interrupt. [Jargon File] (1995-01-31)
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   poll
   a systematic method of testing each channel on a multipoint circuit in order to accept incoming data or locate a free channel,thus avoiding contention when several terminals share channels Category: Automation (includes telecommunications and computers)
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   Poll
   The counting of votes cast for or against a proposition, especially at company meetings of the shareholders. Usually matters will be decided by a show of hands of those present (one vote each) and a poll will be held only if demanded. On a poll, each share normally has one vote but special voting rights may be conferred by the Articles of Associati ...
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   Poll
   Poll noun [ From Polly , The proper name.] A parrot; -- familiarly so called.
   Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/P/118
   
   
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   Poll
   Poll noun [ Greek ... the many, the rabble.] One who does not try for honors, but is content to take a degree merely; a passman. [ Cambridge Univ., Eng.]
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    Poll
    Poll noun [ Akin to LG. polle the head, the crest of a bird, the top of a tree, OD. pol , polle , Danish puld the crown of a hat.] 1. The head; the back part of the head. 'All flaxen was his poll .' Shak. 2. A number or aggregate of heads; a list or register of heads or individuals. « We are the greater poll , and in true fe ...
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    Poll
    Poll transitive verb [ imperfect & past participle Polled ; present participle & verbal noun Polling .] 1. To remove the poll or head of; hence, to remove the top or end of; to clip; to lop; to shear; as, to poll the head; to poll a tree. « When he [ Absalom] pollled his head.» 2 Sam. xiv ...
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    Poll
    Poll intransitive verb To vote at an election. Beaconsfield.
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    1. To remove the poll or head of; hence, to remove the top or end of; to clip; to lop; to shear; as, to poll the head; to poll a tree. 'When he [Absalom] pollled his head.' (2 Sam. Xiv. 26) 'His death did so grieve them that they polled themselves; they clipped off their horse and mule's hairs.' (Sir T. North) ... 2. To cut off; to remove by clippin ...
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    poll
    poll parrot noun a tame parrot
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    poll
    opinion poll noun an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
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    poll
    noun the counting of votes (as in an election)
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    POLL
    `Polymerase (DNA directed), lambda`, also known as `POLL`, is a human gene.
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    Poll
    • (n.) Specifically, the register of the names of electors who may vote in an election. • (n.) The casting or recording of the votes of registered electors; as, the close of the poll. • (v. t.) To extort from; to plunder; to strip. • (n.) A parrot; -- familiarly so called. • (v. t.) To pay as one`s personal tax. • (v. ...
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    Poll
    Poll is a Hebrew girl name. The meaning of the name is `Bitter` The name Poll doesn`t appear In the US top 1000 most common names over de last 128 years. The name Poll seems to be unique!
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    poll
    survey from the general population
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    poll
    poll, technique for ascertaining the attitudes or opinions of the total, or some segment of the total, population on given questions, usually on political, economic, and social conditions.Sections in this article:IntroductionEvolutionModern Methods and TrendsBibliography
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