0 an unofficial vote that is taken to discover what people think about an idea or problem or how they intend to vote in an election: --
1 an occasion when a number of people are asked for their opinions about something in an informal way: --
Finally, a straw poll, called a "presidential preference poll", is taken of the individuals in the room.
The jury deliberated for an hour before taking a straw poll.
Following the straw poll, delegates are then elected from the remaining participants in the room, as most voters leave once their vote is cast.
They are an unofficial primary, with the delegates to the state convention selected proportionally via a straw poll.
He warned of violence, and attempted a straw poll by show of hands.
That is the conclusion from a straw poll of planning authorities on the implications of the introduction of planning charges and new amendments to the general development order.
I feel that it is a serious matter and that if one were to take a straw poll of public opinion, one would find many people wanting urgent action.
A straw poll in my constituency of businesses who must trade with people who deal in drugs revealed a total lack of awareness of obligations in that regard.
