IPA: /ˈpɒlɪti/
KK: /ˈpɑlɪti/
Definition: A structured society or organization, especially one with a specific form of government or political system.
Example: The new policies were designed to improve the functioning of the local polity.
IPA: /pɒl/
KK: /pɔl/
Definition: To cast a vote in an election.
Example: Many citizens will poll in the upcoming election to express their opinions.
Definition: A survey or vote to gather opinions or information from people.
Example: The poll showed that most people support the new law.
Definition: To ask people questions to gather their opinions or to count the votes in an election.
Example: The organization decided to poll the community about their views on the new park.
IPA: /poʊld/
KK: /poʊld/
Definition: Describing an animal that does not have horns.
Example: The farmer raised a polled breed of cattle that were known for their gentle nature.
IPA: /ˈpɒl.ə.nəʊ.sɪs/
KK: /ˈpɒlənəʊsɪs/
Definition: A condition caused by an allergic reaction to pollen, often resulting in symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes.
Example: Many people suffer from pollenosis during the spring when pollen levels are high.
IPA: /ˈpɒlɛks/
KK: /ˈpɑːlɛks/
Definition: The first digit of the hand, commonly known as the thumb, which is opposable and helps in grasping objects.
Example: He injured his pollex while playing basketball.
IPA: /ˈpɒlɪneɪt/
KK: /ˈpɑlɪˌneɪt/
Definition: To move pollen from one part of a flower to another, allowing it to produce seeds.
Example: Bees help to pollinate flowers, which is essential for fruit production.
IPA: /ˈpɒlɪneɪtə/
KK: /ˈpɑlɪˌneɪtər/
Definition: An agent, often an insect, that helps plants reproduce by transferring pollen from one flower to another.
Example: Bees are important pollinators that help many plants grow and produce fruit.
IPA: /ˈpoʊlɪŋ/
KK: /ˈpoʊlɪŋ/
Definition: The action of collecting opinions or votes from a group of people.
Example: The polling showed that most people preferred the new policy.
Definition: To ask people for their opinions or votes on a particular issue or topic.
Example: The organization is polling the community to gather opinions on the new park design.
IPA: /pəˈlɪnəsɪs/
KK: /pəˈlɪnəsɪs/
Definition: A medical condition caused by an allergic reaction to pollen, often resulting in symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes.
Example: Many people suffer from pollinosis during the spring when pollen levels are high.
IPA: /ˈpoʊl.stɚ/
KK: /ˈpoʊlstər/
Definition: A person or organization that conducts surveys to gather opinions from the public about various topics, often used in politics and marketing.
Example: The pollster reported that most voters support the new policy.
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