fill out a poll

USAGE SUMMARY

"fill out a poll" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
You can use it when asking someone to complete a survey or questionnaire. For example, "Please take the time to fill out a poll so we can better understand our customers' preferences."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Wiki

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

2 human-written examples

For example, you can read a story about the iPad's new Retina display, and then fill out a poll about whether you've preordered the iPad already, earning points in the process.

TechCrunch

In fact, if your are so inclined, I'd love it if you would take just a minute (literally) and fill out a poll on What Is Your Most Productive Time Of Day? 3. Work on increasing your attention span.

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Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

58 human-written examples

We filled out a preference poll so that the State Party could gauge support for President Obama.

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When you use Scoople, you read news stories (usually aggregated by Scoople from multiple articles) then fill out an associated poll.

TechCrunch

Over two years ago I wrote about a startup called StyleHop that set out to identify hot fashion items through the use of casual games — instead of having to fill out a survey or poll, it would generate fashion recommendations based on how you played these games.

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A poll worker helped her fill out a provisional ballot, of the sort given to people who aren't on the rolls, and she cast it.

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Before you head to the polls, you can fill out a sample ballot through When We All Vote or an even more comprehensive one on Ballotpedia representing your state and local races online.

TechCrunch

Individuals who arrive at the polls to find out they are not listed in the poll book, that need to fill out a change of address form or provisional ballot add to the wait time for all voters.

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This process, under Ohio law, requires both the voter and the polling place worker to fill out a fairly lengthy form.

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But according to USA Today, a recent poll found that 38percentt of Americans want Trump to fill out a bracket.

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If you try to vote at a polling place that isn't the one you are assigned, you might have to fill out a provisional ballot.

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Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When asking someone to complete a poll, provide clear instructions and explain the purpose of the poll to encourage participation.

Common error

Be careful not to confuse "poll", which refers to a survey, with "pole", which is a long, slender object. Always double-check your spelling to ensure clarity.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "fill out a poll" functions as a verb phrase with a direct object, where "fill out" is a phrasal verb indicating the action of completing something, and "a poll" is the noun that receives the action. Ludwig AI confirms its usability.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

66%

Wiki

33%

Science

0%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Reference

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "fill out a poll" is a grammatically correct and usable phrase for instructing someone to complete a survey. Ludwig AI confirms this. While not extremely common, it appears in various contexts, particularly in news and media, as well as on wikis. Remember to provide clear instructions when using this phrase, and avoid confusing "poll" with "pole". Alternatives like "complete a survey" or "take a poll" can be used for variety. Be specific when using this phrase.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

complete a survey

This alternative uses "complete" instead of "fill out", focusing on the action of finishing the survey.

take a poll

This alternative uses "take" which refers to participating in a poll.

answer a questionnaire

This focuses on answering the questions within the questionnaire instead of the physical act of filling it out.

participate in a survey

This option highlights the involvement and contribution of the individual in the survey process.

respond to a poll

This alternative focuses on the act of giving a response to the poll questions.

submit a questionnaire

Focuses on the action of formally handing in the completed questionnaire.

contribute to a survey

Emphasizes the contribution of data and opinions to the overall survey results.

cast your vote in a poll

Emphasizes the voting aspect of the poll

provide input in a poll

This emphasizes providing data or opinions in the poll.

undertake a questionnaire

Using "undertake" makes the action seem more formal and deliberate.

FAQs

What is another way to say "fill out a poll"?

You can use alternatives like "complete a survey", "take a poll", or "answer a questionnaire depending on the context".

Is it correct to say "fill in a poll" instead of "fill out a poll"?

While "fill in" and "fill out" are often interchangeable, "fill out a poll" is generally more common and preferred, especially in formal contexts. "Fill in a poll" is also correct but less common.

What's the difference between a survey and a poll?

While the terms are often used interchangeably, a survey is generally more in-depth and covers a broader range of topics, while a poll is usually shorter and focuses on specific opinions or preferences. Therefore, you "fill out a survey" or "fill out a poll".

How can I encourage people to "fill out a poll"?

Explain the purpose and value of the poll, assure anonymity, and keep it concise. Offering an incentive can also increase participation. Make sure instructions are clear and easy to follow.