pollster
noun
Simple meaning
Someone who conducts surveys of public opinion.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
pohlsterSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈpoʊlstɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
Someone who conducts surveys of public opinion
“A pollster conducts public opinion polls.”
A professional who conducts or analyzes opinion polls.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Someone who conducts surveys of public opinion
Used this way, pollster is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“A pollster conducts public opinion polls.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “A pollster conducts public opinion polls.”noun
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