Both Uses of
canvass
in
1st to Die, by Patterson
- A canvass of guests on the thirtieth floor had been slightly more successful.†
p. 37.6 *canvass = get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions; or solicit votes
- Canvassing area wine shops, Jacobi's team had unearthed a few names, nothing more.†
p. 144.8canvassing = examining an issue, getting opinions by asking specific questions; and/or asking people for political support individually
Definition:
examine an issue, get opinions by asking specific questions; and/or ask people for political support individually