canvassing

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of seeking support or approval for a cause, candidate, or idea by directly speaking to people.

  - "The political campaign employed a team of canvassers to knock on doors and talk to voters."
  - "The charity organization sent out canvassers to collect donations in public places."
  - "The salesperson went door-to-door canvassing for new customers."

• Noun

  A large sheet of fabric, often used as a ground cover or for decoration.

  - "The artists used a large canvas to paint their masterpiece."
  - "The family spread a canvas on the ground to have a picnic."
  - "The event organizer rented several canvases for the art exhibit."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with canvassing
campaigning , raining , paining , gaining

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Variants

List of all variants of canvassing that leads to same result
canvas , canvased , canvases , canvasing , canvassed , canvasses , canvassing , canvaser , canvasers , canvass , canvasser , canvassers

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'canvassing' comes from the Old French word 'canvasse,' which means 'cloth' or 'canvas.' In the context of politics, it likely refers to the idea of going door-to-door to 'cover' or 'reach out' to as many people as possible.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the term 'canvassing' can also refer to the process of determining the value of an estate for tax purposes?

2. Canvassing was a common practice in ancient Rome, where citizens would go door-to-door to collect taxes and report on public issues.

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Related Concepts

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1. Door-to-door: A method of canvassing where campaigners or salespeople visit potential supporters or customers at their homes.

2. Telecanvassing: A modern form of canvassing that uses telephone calls to reach out to potential supporters or customers.

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Culture

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Canvassing is an essential part of political campaigns and fundraising efforts. It allows candidates and organizations to connect with voters and supporters face-to-face, build relationships, and gather valuable information. Canvassing has been depicted in various forms of literature, such as Mark Twain's 'The Campaign Speech' and John Steinbeck's 'The Pastures of Heaven.'

How to Memorize "canvassing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a political campaign team going door-to-door to talk to voters.
   - Imagine a large canvas being used as a ground cover or for painting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'canvassing' with the idea of reaching out to people to support a cause.
   - Connect the term with the image of a large sheet of fabric.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'CANDID' to remember the key components of canvassing: Contact, Approach, Need, Discover, and Involve.
   - Create a visual image of a canvas being used for political campaigning.

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