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Meaning of Canvassing

The act of seeking opinions or votes from people, especially in political contexts.

In simple words: Asking people for their opinions or votes.

Canvassing in a sentence

  • The team went canvassing in the neighborhood to gather support for the candidate.
  • Canvassing opinions on social issues is essential for understanding public sentiment.
  • They spent the weekend canvassing, hoping to reach every household before the election.
  • The organization was canvassing residents to ask about their concerns regarding local policies.
  • Canvassing during a storm made the volunteers' job much more challenging.

How to use Canvassing

Used mainly in political contexts or surveys. Can be informal in door-to-door situations but is more formal in written reports.

Grammar pattern

canvassing + object

Memory hint

Think 'can-vass' like you are vassals asking for votes.

Related words

Collocations with Canvassing

  • door-to-door canvassing
  • political canvassing
  • voter canvassing
  • community canvassing
  • canvassing efforts

Synonyms for Canvassing

  • polling
  • surveying
  • soliciting
  • petitioning
  • interviewing

Common mistakes with Canvassing

  • Confused with 'canvas', which refers to a type of fabric.
  • Using 'canvass' instead of 'canvassing' in continuous forms.
  • Misusing as a noun instead of a verb.

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Frequently asked questions about Canvassing

What does Canvassing mean?

Asking people for their opinions or votes.

What is the definition of Canvassing?

The act of seeking opinions or votes from people, especially in political contexts.

How do you use Canvassing in a sentence?

The team went canvassing in the neighborhood to gather support for the candidate.

Can you give another example of Canvassing?

Canvassing opinions on social issues is essential for understanding public sentiment.

What are synonyms for Canvassing?

Common alternatives include polling, surveying, soliciting, petitioning, interviewing.

What words go with Canvassing?

It commonly pairs with door-to-door canvassing, political canvassing, voter canvassing, community canvassing, canvassing efforts.

What are common mistakes when using Canvassing?

Confused with 'canvas', which refers to a type of fabric. Using 'canvass' instead of 'canvassing' in continuous forms. Misusing as a noun instead of a verb.

How do you pronounce Canvassing?

US: //ˈkæn.vəs.ɪŋ//, UK: //ˈkæn.vəs.ɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Canvassing?

Used mainly in political contexts or surveys. Can be informal in door-to-door situations but is more formal in written reports.