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- [kan-vuh s]
- /ˈkæn vəs/
- /ˈkæn.vəs/
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- [kan-vuh s]
- /ˈkæn vəs/
Definitions of canvassing word
- verb with object canvassing to solicit votes, subscriptions, opinions, or the like from. 1
- verb with object canvassing to examine carefully; investigate by inquiry; discuss; debate. 1
- verb without object canvassing to solicit votes, opinions, or the like. 1
- noun canvassing a soliciting of votes, orders, or the like. 1
- noun canvassing a campaign for election to government office. 1
- noun canvassing close inspection; scrutiny. 1
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Origin of canvassing
First appearance:
before 1500 One of the 26% oldest English words
1500-10; orig. spelling variant of canvas, as a v.; sense “discuss” apparently development of the earlier senses “toss in a canvas sheet,” “harshly criticize”; sense “solicit votes” obscurely derived
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Parts of speech for Canvassing
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canvassing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
canvassing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for canvassing
noun canvassing
- door-to-door — calling, selling, canvassing, etc., at each house or apartment in an area, town, or the like: a door-to-door poll.
- politicking — activity undertaken for political reasons or ends, as campaigning for votes before an election, making speeches, etc., or otherwise promoting oneself or one's policies.
- soliciting — to seek for (something) by entreaty, earnest or respectful request, formal application, etc.: He solicited aid from the minister.
- candidature — Candidature means the same as candidacy.
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