What does the cryptic crossword clue "Poll's official objective hedged by expressions of doubt (10)" mean?

The definition is "Poll". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). REF (synonym="official") + ER (synonym="ER") + END (synonym="objective") + UM (synonym="expressions of doubt") = REFERENDUM; definition: "Poll's" The answer is REFERENDUM.

Poll's official objective hedged by expressions of doubt (10)

Times Cryptic #28607 | 27 Across | 2023-05-19 flower

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