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poll

[pol] / pɒl /
NOUN
census; tally of answers to questions of opinion
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The projections are based on consensus estimates among analysts working in brokerage and research firms polled by LSEG, with adjustments for companies whose fiscal reporting periods don’t match the calendar.

From MarketWatch

Analysts polled by FactSet were expecting a loss of 5 cents a share.

From The Wall Street Journal

A consensus of economists polled by The Wall Street Journal only expected a 0.1% decline.

From The Wall Street Journal

The outlook compares with consensus estimates of 3% and 21%, respectively, according to a poll of estimates provided by the company.

From The Wall Street Journal

Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had forecast a drop of 1.3% for December.

From The Wall Street Journal