Canvassing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Canvassing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of canvass.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of canvass.
More Meanings
- The act of one who canvasses or solicits.
Example Sentences
The thoroughness required by your explicit instructions, together with the strong desire that these repeated canvassings should be executed in so careful a manner as to establish reliable data, has no doubt tended materially to produce the gratifying result.
Word Forms
- canvassings
Synonyms for canvassing
Depending on context, synonyms include electioneering, bell ringing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include electioneering, bell ringing, lobbying, soliciting, solicitation, request.
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