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| can·vass [ kánvəss ] |
verb (past and past participle can·vassed, present participle can·vass·ing, 3rd person present singular can·vass·es) |
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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
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2. transitive verb debate something: to debate or discuss something thoroughly
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3. transitive verb look at something carefully: to examine something in detail
  The ballots were thoroughly canvassed to confirm their authenticity.
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noun (plural can·vass·es) |
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1. opinion poll: a survey of public opinion, especially before an election
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2. sale offer to members of group: an offer of something, especially something for sale, to people in a particular area or group
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3. careful inspection: a detailed examination of something
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| [Early 16th century. <canvas] |
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| can·vass·er noun |
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