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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Canvass \Can"vass\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {canvassed}; p. pr & vb n. {Canvassing}.] [OF. Canabasser to examine curiously, to search or sift out properly, to sift through canvas. See {Canvas}, n.] 1. To sift; to strain; to examine thoroughly; to scrutinize; as to canvass the votes cast at an election; to canvass a district with reference to its probable vote. I have made careful search on all hands, and canvassed the matter with all possible diligence. --Woodward. 2. To examine by discussion; to debate. An opinion that we are likely soon to canvass. --Sir W. Hamilton. 3. To go trough, with personal solicitation or public addresses; as to canvass a district for votes; to canvass a city for subscriptions. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: canvassing n : persuasion of voters in a political campaign [syn: {electioneering}, {bell ringing}]
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