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canvass vs review

review vs canvass

canvass and review both are nouns.

canvass and review both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
canvass Yes No Yes No
review Yes No Yes No
As verbs, review is a hyponym of canvass; that is, review is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than canvass:
  • canvass: consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
  • review: look at again; examine again
canvass (noun) review (noun)
a heavy, closely woven fabric a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment
the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete practice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory
a tent made of canvas fabric a formal or official examination
a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel (law) a judicial reexamination of the proceedings of a court (especially by an appellate court)
an oil painting on canvas fabric a new appraisal or evaluation
an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people a summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion
the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)
a variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians
a periodical that publishes critical essays on current affairs or literature or art
(accounting) a service (less exhaustive than an audit) that provides some assurance to interested parties as to the reliability of financial data
canvass (verb) review (verb)
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning look at again; examine again
solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember
get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions hold a review (of troops)
refresh one's memory
appraise critically
Difference between canvass and review

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