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canvass vs straw poll

straw poll vs canvass

canvass and straw poll both are nouns.

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

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
canvass Yes No Yes No
straw poll Yes No No No
As nouns, straw poll is a hyponym of canvass; that is, straw 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
  • straw poll: an unofficial vote taken to determine opinion on some issue
Other hyponyms of canvass include exit poll, straw vote.
canvass (noun) straw poll (noun)
a heavy, closely woven fabric an unofficial vote taken to determine opinion on some issue
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) straw 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 straw poll

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