canvassing

[ kan-vuh-sing ]

noun

1. the act or process of soliciting votes, subscriptions, opinions, etc., especially from individuals:

   Although social media definitely impacted their campaign, it was the door-to-door canvassing that made them successful.

2. the act or process of examining or investigating something carefully, often through debate or discussion:

   As we can see from even a limited canvassing of the issues in education, the challenges we face at this time come from within and without.

Word History and Origins

Origin of canvassing¹

canvass ( def ) + -ing ¹( def )

Example Sentences

Musk handled the ground game for Trump, resulting in an anemic canvassing presence.

From Salon

The first one is clearly visible, but soon we’re canvassing every inch of the vehicle hunting for secret hideaways.

From Los Angeles Times

Daydreaming, after all, is powerful, and as “Great Gold Bird” gets weirder — we’re soon canvassing the trailer looking for hidden rooms, hunting for VHS tapes and trying to decipher maps of Los Angeles — “Great Gold Bird” becomes a tale of magical realism.

From Los Angeles Times

And a super PAC funded by Elon Musk spent more than $4 million on canvassing efforts, digital advertising and text messages to help turn out voters for Calvert, Steel and Valadao.

From Los Angeles Times

Olvera was out canvassing on Monday night, along with Beatriz Oceguera, 47, who works as a guest room attendant at the Wynn and believes Harris — and her policies to expand affordable housing and help first-time home buyers — will help her secure a more financially stable life for her and her four kids.

From Los Angeles Times