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What does canvass mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word canvass? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. A solicitation of voters or public opinion.
  2. A tally, audit and certification of votes.
  3. Archaic form of canvas.
Verb
  1. (obsolete, transitive) To toss in a canvas sheet; to thrash, beat. [first use 1508]
  2. (transitive) To solicit voters, opinions, etc. from; to go through, with personal solicitation or public addresses.
  3. (intransitive) To conduct a survey.
  4. (intransitive) To campaign.
  5. (transitive) To sift; to strain; to examine thoroughly; to scrutinize.
  6. (transitive) To examine by discussion; to debate.
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