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poll vs canvass

canvass vs poll

poll and canvass both are nouns.

poll and canvass both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
poll Yes No Yes No
canvass Yes No Yes No
As nouns, poll and canvass are synonyms defined as:
  • poll and canvass: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
Other synonyms of poll include opinion poll, public opinion poll.
As verbs, poll and canvass are synonyms defined as:
  • poll and canvass: get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
poll (noun) canvass (noun)
the counting of votes (as in an election) a heavy, closely woven fabric
the top of the head the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete
the part of the head between the ears a tent made of canvas fabric
an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
a tame parrot 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
poll (verb) canvass (verb)
convert into a pollard consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign
vote in an election at a polling station get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
get the votes of
Difference between poll and canvass

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