canvassing

[ kan-vuh-sing ]

/ ˈkæn və sɪŋ /

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noun

the act or process of soliciting votes, subscriptions, opinions, etc., especially from individuals:Although social media definitely impacted their campaign, it was the door-to-door canvassing that made them successful.

the act or process of examining or investigating something carefully, often through debate or discussion:As we can see from even a limited canvassing of the issues in education, the challenges we face at this time come from within and without.

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Origin of canvassing

canvass + -ing¹

Words nearby canvassing

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How to use canvassing in a sentence

Technically, no state's election is finished until canvasses are completed and all recounts and challenges are settled, or dismissed.
The Trailer: The 10 crucial counties, revisited|David Weigel|November 10, 2020|Washington Post
In Nevada, the loser of the election may request a recount within three working days of the final canvass of votes, no matter the margin — but they must be willing to put down a deposit to cover the estimated cost of the recount.
How recounts work in Georgia, Wisconsin and other key states|Brittany Shammas, Emma Brown, Jon Swaine|November 6, 2020|Washington Post
They make their own ads, run their own canvassing efforts, and have even started recruiting their own candidates.
Is Big Money Politics an Overblown Evil?|David Freedlander|August 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Tracting,” the LDS term for canvassing for converts, seems like utter hell.
The Book of Mormon: A Novel|Alex Beam|March 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Canvassing volunteers have been helping by going door to door and texting in for those without cell phone capacity.
Text In to Help Hurricane Sandy Victims|Nina Strochlic|November 16, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Thousands of union workers are canvassing door-to-door, calling voters and campaigning against the candidate online.
Florida Union Marchers Take on the GOP|Lynn Waddell|August 30, 2012|DAILY BEAST
This would give them a reason to go out canvassing again in the cold and rain just like they did in 2008.
Michael Tomasky on Why Obama Shouldn’t Defend Gay Marriage (For Now)|Michael Tomasky|March 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST
I was passing the office of the opposition editor late at night after canvassing for votes all day.
The Iron Puddler|James J. Davis
Senator Foote is actively engaged in canvassing the state, urging the same views.
Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. VII, December 1850, Vol. II|Various
The next day the canvassing begins, and it is superfluous to state that bribery and corruption are rife.
Adventures and Enthusiasms|E. V. Lucas
Don Mateo had patronized them all, but his canvassing campaigns on their behalf did not prove successful.
The Fourth Estate, vol. 2|Armando Palacio Valds
On the morrow David started forth on a round of speech making, canvassing the entire district.
David Dunne|Belle Kanaris Maniates

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