English dictionary
canvass
/'k/&/nv/@/s/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account
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an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
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a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
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a tent made of canvas fabric
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an oil painting on canvas fabric
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the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete
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a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
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Close inspection; careful review for verification; as, a <i>canvass</i> of votes.
Source: webster1913
verb
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get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
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solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign
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consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
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To sift; to strain; to examine thoroughly; to scrutinize; as, to <i>canvass</i> the votes cast at an election; to <i>canvass</i> a district with reference to its probable vote.
Source: webster1913
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To search thoroughly; to engage in solicitation by traversing a district; as, to <i>canvass</i> for subscriptions or for votes; to <i>canvass</i> for a book, a publisher, or in behalf of a charity; -- commonly followed by <i>for</i>.
Source: webster1913