canvassing Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun persuasion of voters in a political campaign
electioneering; bell ringing.
verb get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
canvass; canvas; poll.
verb solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign
canvass; canvas.
verb consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
canvas; study; analyse; examine; canvass; analyze.
- analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare
- analyze the evidence in a criminal trial
- analyze your real motives