canvassing

/ˈkænvəsɪŋ/
/ˈkænvəsɪŋ/
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Definitions of canvassing
  1. noun
    persuasion of voters in a political campaign
    synonyms: bell ringing, electioneering
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    type of:
    persuasion, suasion
    the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
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