How Do You Spell OUTPOLL?

Pronunciation: [a͡ʊtpˈə͡ʊl] (IPA)

The word "outpoll" is spelled with six letters and three syllables. It is pronounced as /aʊtˈpəʊl/, with the first syllable being stressed. The "ou" in the first syllable represents the diphthong "au," which sounds like "ow" as in "cow." The "p" in the second syllable is followed by an "o," which makes the vowel sound like "oh." Finally, the last syllable ends with a soft "l" sound, which is pronounced as "le" in "table." To "outpoll" someone means to receive more votes or support than them in an election or survey.

OUTPOLL Meaning and Definition

1. Outpoll is a verb that refers to the act of surpassing or exceeding someone or something in a vote or survey. The term is commonly used in the context of elections, opinion polls, or surveys where one candidate or option acquires more votes or support than another. When one candidate "outpolls" their opponents, it means that they have secured a higher number of votes or have been chosen by a larger percentage of the electorate.

   The word "outpoll" consists of two parts: "out" and "poll." The prefix "out-" implies superiority or excellence, indicating that one candidate has performed better than another. "Poll" refers to an official or formal survey conducted to gather opinions or votes. When combined, "outpoll" signifies that someone has received more votes or has emerged victorious in a poll or survey, demonstrating their greater popularity or support.

   In political contexts, outpolling is often considered a significant achievement, as it demonstrates the candidate's ability to appeal to and garner the trust of the electorate. It implies that the person or party has managed to persuade and convince more individuals to vote for them or their policies, giving them an advantage over their opponents. Similarly, in public opinion polls or surveys, one option may outpoll others, indicating that it has received a higher number of favorable responses or preferences from the respondents.

Common Misspellings for OUTPOLL

• outpolled
• iutpoll
• kutpoll
• lutpoll
• putpoll
• 0utpoll
• 9utpoll
• oytpoll
• ohtpoll
• ojtpoll
• oitpoll
• o8tpoll
• o7tpoll
• ourpoll
• oufpoll
• ougpoll
• ouypoll
• ou6poll
• ou5poll
• outooll

Etymology of OUTPOLL

The word "outpoll" is derived from the combination of two words: "out" and "poll".

The word "out" is a common English preposition/adverb, which means "from a position or condition of being inside, to the outside". It is often used to indicate movement away or separation.

The word "poll" originates from the Middle English word "pol", which referred to the head, or the hair on the head. Over time, the meaning of "poll" extended to include the top or highest part of something. In the context of voting, "poll" refers to a collection of individual votes or opinions.

When combined, "outpoll" means to receive more votes or to surpass someone or something in a poll or election. It signifies the act of having a higher number of votes or a greater level of support compared to one's competitors.

Conjugate verb Outpoll

CONDITIONAL

I would outpoll

you would outpoll

he/she/it would outpoll

we would outpoll

they would outpoll

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be outpolling

you would be outpolling

he/she/it would be outpolling

we would be outpolling

they would be outpolling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have outpoll

you would have outpoll

he/she/it would have outpoll

we would have outpoll

they would have outpoll

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been outpolling

you would have been outpolling

he/she/it would have been outpolling

we would have been outpolling

they would have been outpolling

FUTURE

I will outpoll

you will outpoll

he/she/it will outpoll

we will outpoll

they will outpoll

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be outpolling

you will be outpolling

he/she/it will be outpolling

we will be outpolling

they will be outpolling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have outpolled

you will have outpolled

he/she/it will have outpolled

we will have outpolled

they will have outpolled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been outpolling

you will have been outpolling

he/she/it will have been outpolling

we will have been outpolling

they will have been outpolling

IMPERATIVE

you outpoll

we let´s outpoll

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to outpoll

PAST

I outpolled

you outpolled

he/she/it outpolled

we outpolled

they outpolled

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was outpolling

you were outpolling

he/she/it was outpolling

we were outpolling

they were outpolling

PAST PARTICIPLE

outpolled

PAST PERFECT

I had outpolled

you had outpolled

he/she/it had outpolled

we had outpolled

they had outpolled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been outpolling

you had been outpolling

he/she/it had been outpolling

we had been outpolling

they had been outpolling

PRESENT

I outpoll

you outpoll

he/she/it outpolls

we outpoll

they outpoll

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am outpolling

you are outpolling

he/she/it is outpolling

we are outpolling

they are outpolling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

outpolling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have outpolled

you have outpolled

he/she/it has outpolled

we have outpolled

they have outpolled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been outpolling

you have been outpolling

he/she/it has been outpolling

we have been outpolling

they have been outpolling