To solicit votes, opinions, or orders from a group of people. The volunteers went door-to-door to canvass for the upcoming election.
To examine or discuss thoroughly; to scrutinize. The committee will canvass the proposal before making a decision.
To conduct a survey or poll to gather information or opinions. The company decided to canvass its employees to understand their satisfaction levels.
To officially count and certify the votes cast in an election. Election officials will canvass the ballots before announcing the winner.