Polled

To 'poll' means to receive and record votes from a group of people, typically in an election or survey. 'Polled' is the past tense and past participle of this verb, signifying that the act of gathering and counting votes has already taken place. The term can also describe the act of conducting a survey to gauge public opinion, gather data on consumer preferences, or assess other attitudes or behaviours. Beyond elections and surveys, 'polled' might also be used to describe a decision that has been the subject of a vote or consensus-building exercise among a smaller group of people or within a decision-making body. The results obtained by polling are then evaluated and interpreted to extract data.

Polled meaning with examples

• The results of the survey were eagerly anticipated; it was the first time the candidate was polled on this topic. After the votes were polled, it was clear that the incumbent had a comfortable lead, suggesting that the incumbent's policies resonated with voters and they were ahead of the poll by a large margin.
• After the town hall meeting, the participants were polled about their preferred solution. The collected data indicated significant support for the proposed infrastructure project after a referendum in which all voters were polled. This process enabled the council to make an informed decision, with all opinions considered.
• Following the company-wide initiative, employees were polled on their satisfaction levels. The management team analysed the data; their satisfaction levels improved after the implementation, demonstrating the efficacy of the changes. The survey results suggested that the project improved working conditions after being polled in various groups.
• Before launching the new product, focus groups were polled about their reaction to the prototype. Their responses were critical for refining the design and marketing strategies of the product. The analysis suggested there was enough market data to justify investing in this project after being polled and surveyed.
• The committee members were polled on their preferred method of resolving the dispute. They have reviewed all of the possible solutions and determined the most agreeable option. The voting results provided a clear path forward for mediation after each solution was polled.