1. to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
Usage: past tense of canvass
2. to examine in detail; scrutinize
Usage: past tense of canvass
3. to discuss thoroughly
Usage: past tense of canvass

Examples

• The volunteers canvassed the neighborhood for votes.
• She canvassed door-to-door selling magazine subscriptions.
• The committee canvassed all possible solutions to the problem.
• Pollsters canvassed public opinion on the new policy.
• The detective canvassed the evidence carefully.
• They canvassed the pros and cons before making a decision.
• Campaign workers canvassed registered voters by phone.