Canvass Definition
kănvəs
canvasses
verb
canvasses
To examine or discuss in detail; look over carefully.
Webster's New World
To try to get votes, orders, etc.; solicit.
Webster's New World
To conduct a survey of (public opinion); poll.
American Heritage
To go through (places) or among (people) asking for (votes, opinions, orders, etc.)
Webster's New World
To make a thorough examination or conduct a detailed discussion.
American Heritage
noun
The act of canvassing, esp. in an attempt to estimate the outcome of an election, sales campaign, etc.
Webster's New World
An examination or discussion.
American Heritage
A solicitation of votes or orders.
American Heritage
A survey of public opinion.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- canvas
- public-opinion poll
- opinion-poll
- poll
- sheet
- sail
- canvas tent
- questionary
Origin of Canvass
From obsolete canvass to toss in a canvas sheet as punishment from canvas
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From canvas, originally meaning "to toss in a canvas sheet". First attested 1508
From Wiktionary
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