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canvass

can·vass [ kánvəss ]


verb  (past and past participle can·vassed, present participle can·vass·ing, 3rd person present singular can·vass·es)
Definition:
 
1. transitive and intransitive verb visit somebody to solicit something: to travel around an area asking people for something such as sale orders, opinions, or votes

2. transitive verb debate something: to debate or discuss something thoroughly

3. transitive verb look at something carefully: to examine something in detail
The ballots were thoroughly canvassed to confirm their authenticity.



noun  (plural can·vass·es)
Definition:
 
1. opinion poll: a survey of public opinion, especially before an election

2. sale offer to members of group: an offer of something, especially something for sale, to people in a particular area or group

3. careful inspection: a detailed examination of something

[Early 16th century. <canvas]

can·vass·er noun

Spelling Note

See canvas.

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