opiniongathering
nounUK /əˈpɪnjənˌɡæðərɪŋ/
US /əˈpɪnjənˌɡæðərɪŋ/
The act of asking many people what they think about something.
The teacher did some opiniongathering before choosing the class trip.
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2. Collecting comments from a group to help make a decision.
Opiniongathering at the meeting showed most parents wanted later start times.
3. Finding out how customers feel about a product or service.
The shop used opiniongathering to learn what shoppers liked best.
4. Asking experts for their views before planning something.
Opiniongathering with doctors helped the team design the new health program.