canvass

IPA: kˈænvʌs

(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.).
Obsolete spelling of canvas [A type of coarse cloth, woven from hemp, useful for making sails and tents or as a surface for paintings.]

(transitive, figuratively)
To thoroughly examine or investigate (something) physically or by discussion; to debate, to gather opinion, to scrutinize.
(by extension, politics, obsolete except US, Philippines) 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.
(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.).
(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.

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