Elections vs Poll

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Elections

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Poll

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 ElectionsPoll
Pronúncia🇬🇧 //ɪˈlɛkʃənz//🇺🇸 //ɪˈlɛkʃənz//🇬🇧 /["/pəʊl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/pəʊl/"]/
SignificadoA process where people vote to choose leaders or decide on issues.A method to find out what people think, often by asking questions.
ExemploThe elections will take place next month in our country.The latest poll shows that the incumbent candidate is leading by 10 points.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR-C1
Classe gramaticalnoun
Colocaçõeshold elections, conduct elections, general elections, local elections, elections resultslocal, national, nationwide, carry out, conduct, do, confirm something, find something, indicate something, numbers, rating, results, in the polls, be ahead in the polls, be behind in the polls, a lead in the polls, presidential, go to, open, close, at the polls
Antônimos-consensus, agreement
Erros comunsConfusing 'election' with 'selection' as they have different meanings., Using 'elections' in singular form when referring to multiple events., Mixing up the terms 'election' and 'referendum'.Confused with 'pole' — 'poll' is about opinions, 'pole' is a long stick., Using 'polls' as a verb incorrectly — it should be used primarily as a noun., Misunderstanding the context — not all surveys are called polls.
Notas de usoUse 'elections' in discussions about politics and voting. Avoid in informal settings where slang is preferred.Use 'poll' when discussing surveys or public opinions. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, like news articles or casual conversations. Avoid using it for informal questions that don’t involve structured responses.

Perguntas frequentes: Elections vs Poll

Qual é a diferença entre Elections e Poll?

Elections: A process where people vote to choose leaders or decide on issues. Poll: A method to find out what people think, often by asking questions.

Posso usar Elections e Poll de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Elections e Poll são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.

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