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canvass v

(transitive) (obsolete) To toss (someone) in a (canvas) sheet for fun or as a punishment; to blanket. (by extension) To batter, beat, or thrash (someone or something). (by extension) To assail or attack (someone or something). (by extension) To severely criticize (a person, a written work, etc.). (figuratively) To thoroughly examine or investigate (something) physically or by discussion; to debate, to gather opinion, to scrutinize. (by extension, politics, obsolete except US) To scrutinize (the ballot in an election or the votes cast) and reject irregular votes; also, to challenge or dispute (an election result). To seek or solicit donations, information, opinions, support, etc. from (people or a place). (specifically, politics) To seek the support of (voters or a constituency) in a forthcoming election or poll through personal solicitation or public addresses. (intransitive) To debate, to discuss. To seek or solicit donations, information, opinions, support, etc.; to conduct a survey. (specifically, politics) To seek the support of voters or a constituency in a forthcoming election or poll; to campaign. canvass n (countable) A seeking or solicitation of donations, information, opinions, support, etc. (countable, specifically, politics) A seeking or solicitation, or determination, of support or favourable votes in a forthcoming election or poll. (countable, US, politics) A scrutiny of the votes cast in an election to reject irregular votes; also, a tally, audit, and certification of votes. (obsolete) (countable) A thorough discussion or investigation. (Possibly; the meaning is unclear.) (uncountable) Rejection (at an election, of a suit, etc.).

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