canvassing

can·vass

C0079300 (kăn′vəs)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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can′vass·er n.

canvassing

The process of trying to find out how people intend to vote or of trying to obtain their votes.

Thesaurus

Noun

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

Translations

propaganda elettorale