noun
a thorough examination or analysis, especially of people's opinions or voting intentions
verb
to solicit votes, opinions, or support from a group of people
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The political candidate plans to canvass the neighborhood to gather support.
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Let's canvass the area to see if anyone is interested in joining our club.
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I heard that the sales team is going to canvass the mall for potential customers.
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We need to canvass all possible solutions before making a decision.