strawpoll
nounUK /ˈstrɔːpəʊl/
US /ˈstrɔːpoʊl/
A straw poll is a quick, informal vote to see what most people think.
The teacher held a straw poll to find out which game the class wanted to play.
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2. A non-binding vote used to gauge support for a candidate or idea before a formal decision.
The party ran a straw poll at the meeting to test interest in the new policy.
3. An unofficial tally taken among a small group to predict a likely outcome.
A straw poll of the audience suggested the blue team would win.
4. A quick raising of hands or verbal response used to gather opinions in a meeting.
By a straw poll, the committee agreed to meet again next week.