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   can·vass

   /ˈkanvəs/

   verb

   • 1. solicit votes from (electors in a constituency): "in each ward, two workers canvassed some 2,000 voters" Similar campaignelectioneersolicit votesdrum up supportstumpinformal:doorstepbe a ward heeler
   • ▪ try to obtain; request: "they're canvassing support among shareholders" Similar seektry to obtaingo aftermake a pitch for
   • ▪ question (someone) in order to ascertain their opinion: "they promised to canvass all member clubs for their views" Similar pollquestionasksurveyinterviewsound outascertain the opinions of
   • ▪ discuss thoroughly: "the issues that were canvassed are still unresolved" Similar proposesuggestsubmitofferairdiscussdebateconsider

   noun

   • 1. an act or process of attempting to secure votes or ascertain opinions: "a house-to-house canvass"

   Word Origin early 16th century (in the sense ‘toss in a canvas sheet’ (as a sport or punishment)): from canvas. Later extended senses include ‘criticize, discuss’ (mid 16th century) and ‘propose for discussion’; hence ‘seek support for’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › canvassCanvass Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word canvass, which can be a verb or a noun. Canvass means to solicit orders, votes, or opinions, or to examine votes for authenticity.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCANVASS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Canvass is a verb that means to try to get support or votes, to ask people for information or opinions, or to suggest an idea or plan. Canvass is also a noun that means the act of asking people or the activity of visiting houses to get support.

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   Canvass definition: to solicit votes, subscriptions, opinions, or the like from.. See examples of CANVASS used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCANVASS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CANVASS meaning: 1. to try to get political support or votes, especially by visiting all the houses in an area: 2…. Learn more.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › canvassCanvass - definition of canvass by The Free Dictionary

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   Canvass means to solicit votes, opinions, or orders from people, or to examine something thoroughly. It is often confused with canvas, a type of fabric or a sail. See examples, synonyms, and related words.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCANVASS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Canvass means to solicit votes, opinions, or orders from people, or to examine something carefully. Learn how to use canvass in a sentence, and see synonyms and related words.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › canvassCanvass - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A canvass is a poll, usually a political one. Around elections, political parties often canvass particular neighborhoods, looking for votes and trying to measure the pulse of the people.