: one that conducts a poll or compiles data obtained by a poll
Examples of pollster in a Sentence
he wouldn't tell the exit pollster whom he'd voted for
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Fishback is polling in the low single digits in the GOP primary, according to most current pollsters.
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Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
The pollster was leaning against the split-rail fence, looking at the horses.
—Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
McCrary is one of Whitmer's pollsters.
—CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
However, the pollsters said 23% of respondents were unfamiliar with the concept when first asked about their opinion.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
The pollster was leaning against the split-rail fence, looking at the horses.
—Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
McCrary is one of Whitmer's pollsters.
—CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
However, the pollsters said 23% of respondents were unfamiliar with the concept when first asked about their opinion.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Pollster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pollster. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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pollster
noun
poll·ster
ˈpōl-stər 
: one that conducts a poll or collects data obtained by a poll
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