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Gallup poll

noun

  1. a representative sampling of public opinion or public awareness concerning a certain subject or issue.


Gallup Poll

/ ˈɡæə /

noun

  1. a sampling by the American Institute of Public Opinion or its British counterpart of the views of a representative cross section of the population, used esp as a means of forecasting voting
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Gallup poll1

First recorded in 1935–40; after G. H. Gallup
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Gallup poll1

C20: named after George Horace Gallup (1901–84), US statistician
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The new Gallup poll contains these specific findings:

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A 2024 Gallup poll suggests that the high turnover across all sectors in the U.S. is preventable — if employers work harder to check in with employees about job satisfaction.

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A Gallup poll last year found that 28% of respondents did not have much confidence in the federal government’s ability to ensure the food supply is safe.

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According to a Gallup poll last October, 84% of Americans support photo ID and 83% support providing proof of citizenship when registering to vote for the first time.

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A Gallup poll held last week saw Lee with an approval rating of 34%.

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