Pollster
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.
Often appears as...
- political pollster
- public opinion pollster
Usage tips
Neutral
General
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.
Often appears as...
- political pollster
- public opinion pollster
Usage tips
Neutral
General
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Pollsters often work during election seasons; they should not be mistaken for campaign strategists.
A reputable pollster was hired to help gauge voter sentiment.
Pro Tip 2/3Formality
The word 'pollster' is more formal and should be used in professional or academic writing.
Many journalists rely on the analysis of pollsters for their articles.
Pro Tip 3/3Nuance
In negative contexts, the work of a pollster might be viewed skeptically as manipulating public opinion.
Critics argue that pollsters can skew results based on their methodologies.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Pollsters often work during election seasons; they should not be mistaken for campaign strategists.
A reputable pollster was hired to help gauge voter sentiment.
Pro Tip 2/3Formality
The word 'pollster' is more formal and should be used in professional or academic writing.
Many journalists rely on the analysis of pollsters for their articles.
Pro Tip 3/3Nuance
In negative contexts, the work of a pollster might be viewed skeptically as manipulating public opinion.
Critics argue that pollsters can skew results based on their methodologies.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Pollsters often work during election seasons; they should not be mistaken for campaign strategists.
A reputable pollster was hired to help gauge voter sentiment.
Pro Tip 2/3Formality
The word 'pollster' is more formal and should be used in professional or academic writing.
Many journalists rely on the analysis of pollsters for their articles.
Pro Tip 3/3Nuance
In negative contexts, the work of a pollster might be viewed skeptically as manipulating public opinion.
Critics argue that pollsters can skew results based on their methodologies.
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