Synonyms

opinion poll

British

noun

another term for a poll

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Generally, this is preferable to asking a hypothetical in opinion polls, which are getting more difficult than ever to do well.

From Salon

Since then the Greens say their membership has almost tripled from 68,500 to more than 190,000, while national opinion polls also suggest growing support for the party.

From BBC

He can now point to a result that suggests the party's buoyant opinion poll ratings since he became leader have some substance to them.

From BBC

Even though tradition dictates only a man can carry on the imperial line -- which goes back 2,600 years according to legend -- opinion polls have shown high public support for a woman taking the throne.

From Barron's

His ruling Fidesz party is trailing in most opinion polls, suggesting he could lose power after 16 years.

From BBC

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