Canvased: meaning, definitions and examples

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canvased

 

[ ˈkæn.vəsd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

political campaign

To canvass means to seek opinions, votes, or support from people, often in a political context. It involves going door-to-door or approaching individuals in public spaces to gather feedback or promote a specific initiative.

Synonyms

poll, solicit, survey.

Examples of usage

  • The volunteers canvassed the neighborhood to gather support for the new policy.
  • During the election, candidates canvassed communities to understand voters' concerns.
  • Activists canvassed for signatures to put the measure on the ballot.
Context #2 | Verb

marketing research

Canvassing can also refer to a process of collecting information or conducting surveys to investigate opinions or preferences in various fields, not limited to politics.

Synonyms

examine, inquire, investigate.

Examples of usage

  • The company canvassed potential customers to determine their product needs.
  • Researchers canvassed the audience to gauge interest in the upcoming event.
  • He canvassed opinions on the new app features before development began.

Translations

Translations of the word "canvased" in other languages:

🇵🇹 canvassed

🇮🇳 कैवस किया

🇩🇪 befragt

🇮🇩 disurvei

🇺🇦 опитували

🇵🇱 ankietowany

🇯🇵 キャンvassed

🇫🇷 sondé

🇪🇸 sondeado

🇹🇷 anket yapıldı

🇰🇷 조사된

🇸🇦 استُطلِعَ

🇨🇿 dotazovaný

🇸🇰 anketovaný

🇨🇳 调查过的

🇸🇮 anketiran

🇮🇸 könnuð

🇰🇿 сауалнама жүргізілген

🇬🇪 გამოკითხვილი

🇦🇿 sorğu aparılmış

🇲🇽 encuestado

Etymology

The word 'canvass' comes from the late 16th century, derived from the obsolete word 'canvas', which meant to examine thoroughly. The term drew its roots from the process of scrutinizing cloth (canvas) for quality during trade. Over time, 'canvass' evolved to refer to the action of soliciting votes or opinions, particularly in a political context. In the 18th century, it became increasingly associated with electoral campaigns, where candidates would actively engage with voters to gather support. The transformation of 'canvass' illustrates the shifting focus from material inspection to interpersonal engagement, embodying the democratic practices of seeking consensus and understanding public sentiment.