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Canvass means to carefully examine or discuss something or to go through an area to get votes, orders or survey answers. (verb)
- An example of canvass is to completely search an area.
- An example of canvass is to go door-to-door asking people to vote for someone.
A canvass is an examination or an act asking for votes, orders or survey responses. (noun)
- An example of a canvass is a thorough search of an area.
- An example of a canvass is knocking on peoples' doors asking them to buy a product.
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