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canvass definition

can·vass (kan′vəs)

transitive verb

  1. to examine or discuss in detail; look over carefully
  2. to go through (places) or among (people) asking for (votes, opinions, orders, etc.)

Etymology: < canvas < ? use of canvas for sifting

intransitive verb

to try to get votes, orders, etc.; solicit

noun

the act of canvassing, esp. in an attempt to estimate the outcome of an election, sales campaign, etc.

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