1. the activity of going through an area or visiting people to ask for votes, opinions, or support
Usage: political contexts
2. the activity of asking people for their opinions about something
Usage: survey research

1. present participle of canvass: going through an area or visiting people to ask for votes, opinions, or support

Examples

• The volunteers spent the weekend canvassing the neighborhood for the mayoral candidate.
• Door-to-door canvassing is still an effective campaign strategy.
• The organization is canvassing residents about the proposed park renovation.
• Canvassing for signatures on the petition took several weeks.
• They are canvassing voters in swing districts.
• The survey team is canvassing opinions on the new policy.
• Political canvassing increases significantly before elections.