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“Poling” or “Polling”

poling / polling are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

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poling p·OW·l·ih·ng

  • verbsupport on poles.
  • verbdeoxidize molten metals by stirring them with a wooden pole.

polling p·OW·l·ih·ng

  • verbget the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions.
  • verbvote in an election at a polling station.
  • verbget the votes of.
  • verbconvert into a pollard.
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“poling”

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“polling”

  • …any political material into a polling station can be classed an…
  • 2008–2016: The constituency contains the polling districts of Siong, Tamin, Sekuau,…
  • …published a study using exit polling data following the 2007 Belgian…
  • The equipment used by polling staff has to meet strict…
  • …1984 as the CNP candidate polling 1,892 votes (1.0).
  • …stockmen's headquarters, post office, and polling place.
  • …buttons, stickers and badges inside polling places.
  • …Williams also contested to mayoralty, polling higher than any independent mayoral…
  • 2016–present: The constituency contains the polling districts of Siong, Tamin, Sekuau,…
  • …or carrying signs to a polling place with the intent of…

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