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Gallup poll

noun

  1. a representative sampling of public opinion or public awareness concerning a certain subject or issue.


Gallup Poll

/ ˈɡæləp /

noun

  1. a sampling by the American Institute of Public Opinion or its British counterpart of the views of a representative cross section of the population, used esp as a means of forecasting voting
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Gallup poll1

First recorded in 1935–40; after G. H. Gallup
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Gallup poll1

C20: named after George Horace Gallup (1901–84), US statistician
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Example Sentences

The problem is that high schools have become so college-focused that students who don’t plan on higher education usually get little to no guidance on what careers they might consider, according to a recent Gallup poll.

A 2002 Gallup Poll found that 60% of the public said they trusted the government to “do what is right” about always or most of the time.

Abortion rights remain broadly popular - this Gallup poll in May suggested only one in 10 Americans thought it should be banned.

From BBC

According to a recent Gallup poll, 57% of Americans say they are confident that the votes for the presidential election will be accurately cast and counted, but also found that Republicans have increasingly become more skeptical, with only 28% of Republicans having faith in the accuracy of the election.

A Gallup poll released Friday said registered voters name the economy as the most important factor determining which candidate they are supporting in the presidential election.

From Salon

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