Definition of "pollster" []

• One that takes public-opinion surveys. Also called polltaker. (noun)

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• "Beyond measuring public opinion and predicting campaign outcomes the work of a pollster is all about setting expectations."
• "You name it and you can bet that some pollster is tracking it."
• "Ed Goeas, a Republican pollster, is conducting polls for former Republican representative John Kasich, who is challenging Democratic Gov."