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can·vass  (knvs) 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. [From obsolete canvass, to toss in a canvas sheet as punishment, from canvas.] canvass·er n.

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Noun	1.	canvasser - a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes solicitor fundraiser - someone who solicits financial contributions petitioner, requester, suppliant, supplicant - one praying humbly for something; "a suppliant for her favors"
	2.	canvasser - someone who examines votes at an election scrutineer Britain, Great Britain, U.K., UK, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom examiner, inspector - an investigator who observes carefully; "the examiner searched for clues"
	3.	canvasser - someone who conducts surveys of public opinion; "a pollster conducts public opinion polls"; "a headcounter counts heads" headcounter, poll taker, pollster asker, enquirer, inquirer, querier, questioner - someone who asks a question
	4.	canvasser - a person who takes or counts votes vote counter, teller - an official appointed to count the votes (especially in legislative assembly)

Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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