Meaning Of The Word Canvass

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What's The Definition Of Canvass?

canvass
verb: If you canvass for a particular person or political party, you go around an area trying to persuade people to vote for that person or party.

canvass in American English
the act of canvassing, esp. in an attempt to estimate the outcome of an election, sales campaign, etc.
to examine or discuss in detail; look over carefully
to try to get votes, orders, etc.; solicit
intransitive verb: to solicit votes, opinions, or the like
noun: a soliciting of votes, orders, or the like
transitive verb: to solicit votes, subscriptions, opinions, or the like from

canvass in British English
noun: a solicitation of opinions, votes, sales orders, etc
verb: to solicit votes, orders, advertising, etc, from

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