Pollster

usgb/ˈpɑːlster/
noun

A pollster is a person or organization that conducts surveys to find out what people think about a certain topic, particularly in politics.

The pollster reported that most voters favored the new policy.
Visual representation of "pollster" - A pollster is a person or organization that conducts surveys to find out what people think about a certain topic, particularly in politics.

Often appears as...

  • political pollster
  • public opinion pollster

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Context

Pollsters often work during election seasons; they should not be mistaken for campaign strategists.

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A reputable pollster was hired to help gauge voter sentiment.
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Formality

The word 'pollster' is more formal and should be used in professional or academic writing.

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Many journalists rely on the analysis of pollsters for their articles.
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Nuance

In negative contexts, the work of a pollster might be viewed skeptically as manipulating public opinion.

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Critics argue that pollsters can skew results based on their methodologies.
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