GRE Word List
CANVASS
to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
The meaning of the word canvass is to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments.
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