RE: [atlarge-discuss] polling closed. results now visible

["Hugh Blair" <hblair@hotfootmail.com>]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: J-F C. (Jefsey) Morfin
> 
> Gee! is there not a word in English to make a difference 
> between a vote for a decision and a vote to give an information?

Usually, American English uses:

Vote - elect someone, enact legislation
Poll - Casual, opinion gathering

What just happened was a Poll.

Hugh


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