canvassed

Meanings

• Verb

  To go from house to house in order to collect information or signatures for a petition or political campaign

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Variants

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canvas , canvased , canvases , canvasing , canvassed , canvasses , canvassing , canvaser , canvasers , canvass , canvasser , canvassers

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to cover or canvas' in the sense of 'to protect' or 'to provide a covering for'. Later, it came to mean 'to go door to door to collect information or signatures'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first recorded use of the term 'canvassing' in the political sense was during the English Civil War in the 1600s?

2. Canvassing is not only used in politics but can also be used in market research and sales to gather information and make sales.

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Related Concepts

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1. Political campaigning: The process of seeking public office through running for election or being appointed.

2. Petition: A formal written request or demand presented to an authority or organization.

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Culture

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Canvassing has been a significant part of political campaigns since the early days of democracy. It allows candidates to directly connect with voters and gather support for their cause.

How to Memorize "canvassed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of going door to door and collecting signatures or information.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'canvassing' with the idea of 'collecting' or 'gathering'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Can I have your signature, please?' to help remember the meaning of 'canvassing'.

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