Definition

Noun: A survey conducted by interviewing voters immediately after they have cast their ballots at a polling station. It is typically commissioned by news organizations to gather early data and make projections about the likely results of an election before the official count is complete.

Usage

An "exit poll" is used to collect information on how people voted and their demographic characteristics. It serves as a tool for analysis and early forecasting.

Examples: * The television network's exit poll suggested a very close race for governor. * According to the exit poll, the economy was the most important issue for a majority of voters. * The exit poll data indicated a significant shift in support among suburban voters.

Advanced Usage

• "to conduct an exit poll": To carry out the survey.
  • Reporters were stationed outside precincts to conduct an exit poll.
• "exit poll results": The data or findings from the survey.
  • The early exit poll results were surprising to many analysts.

Variants and Related Words

• Poll (n): A survey of public opinion. An "exit poll" is a specific type of poll.
• Opinion poll (n): A survey conducted before an election to measure voter intention.
• Survey (n): The general act of collecting data from a sample of people.

Synonyms

• Voter survey
• Election-day poll

Related Phrases

• Early returns: The first official results from counted ballots, often compared with exit poll projections.

Noun

1. a poll of voters as they leave the voting place; usually taken by news media in order to predict the outcome of an election