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canvass vs exit poll

exit poll vs canvass

canvass and exit poll both are nouns.

canvass is a verb but exit poll is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
canvass Yes No Yes No
exit poll Yes No No No
As nouns, exit poll is a hyponym of canvass; that is, exit poll is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than canvass:
  • canvass: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
  • exit poll: a poll of voters as they leave the voting place; usually taken by news media in order to predict the outcome of an election
Other hyponyms of canvass include straw poll, straw vote.
canvass (noun) exit poll (noun)
a heavy, closely woven fabric a poll of voters as they leave the voting place; usually taken by news media in order to predict the outcome of an election
the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete
a tent made of canvas fabric
a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
an oil painting on canvas fabric
an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account
canvass (verb) exit poll (verb)
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign
get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
Difference between canvass and exit poll

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