canvassing

can·vass  (knvs)

v. can·vassed, can·vass·ing, can·vass·es

v.tr.

1. To examine carefully or discuss thoroughly; scrutinize: "The evidence had been repeatedly canvassed in American courts" (Anthony Lewis).

2.

a. To go through (a region) or go to (persons) to solicit votes or orders.

b. To conduct a survey of (public opinion); poll.

v.intr.

1. To make a thorough examination or conduct a detailed discussion.

2. To solicit voters, orders, or opinions.

n.

1. An examination or discussion.

2. A solicitation of votes or orders.

3. A survey of public opinion.

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[From obsolete canvass, to toss in a canvas sheet as punishment, from canvas.]

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canvass·er n.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

canvassing - persuasion of voters in a political campaign electioneering, bell ringing persuasion, suasion - the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action

Translations

canvassing [ˈkænvəsɪŋ] n (Pol) → prospection électorale, démarchage électoral;

(Comm) → démarchage, prospection

canvassing [ˈkænvəsɪŋ] canvass n (Pol) → Wahlwerbung f

canvassing [ˈkænvəsɪŋ] n → sollecitazione f