I. ˈpōliŋ, -lēŋ noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, action of cutting hair, from gerund of pollen to poll — more at poll
1. : the action of one that polls ; specifically : the casting of ballots at an election
the hours of polling — H.R.Penniman
2. : something that results from polling — usually used in plural
the pollings of a beard
II. adjective
1. : of or relating to the registering or casting of votes (as at an election)
polling day
polling card
2. : of or relating to the conduct of polls (as of public opinion)
polling experts
polling methods