exit poll

noun
a poll taken of a small percentage of voters as they leave the polls, used to forecast the outcome of an election or determine the reasons for voting decisions.

exit polling, noun
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exit poll
 
n
a poll taken by an organization by asking people how they voted in an election as they leave a polling station

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Exit poll is always a great word to know.
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a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
Example sentences
Participants' responses to the exit poll reflect their comfort and apparent satisfaction with the method.
We verified that this was done appropriately in the exit poll estimates.
Respondent conducted an exit poll of voters concerning their opinions on the base budget and propositions presented.
About half of all those asked to fill out exit poll questionnaires decline.
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