What is the meaning of poll?

noun

• An inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people.
  • synonyms: opinion poll, public opinion poll, canvass
• The top of the head.
  • synonyms: pate, crown
• The part of the head between the ears.
• A tame parrot.
  • synonyms: poll parrot
• The counting of votes (as in an election. )

verb

• Get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions.
  • synonyms: canvass, canvas
• Vote in an election at a polling station.
• Get the votes of.
• Convert into a pollard.
  • usage: "pollard trees"
  • synonyms: pollard