“Poling” or “Polling”—Which to use?

“Poling” or “Polling”

Overview

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. 👇

Definitions

poling: (verb) support on poles. (verb) deoxidize molten metals by stirring them with a wooden pole.

polling: (verb) get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions. (verb) vote in an election at a polling station. (verb) get the votes of. (verb) convert into a pollard.

Pronunciation

poling: p·OW·l·ih·ng

polling: p·OW·l·ih·ng

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Examples in Context

Examples of “poling”

Examples of “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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