Meaning of the word canvassing in English

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canvassing

US /ˈkænvəsɪŋ/
UK /ˈkænvəsɪŋ/

Noun

1.

the act of soliciting votes or support from people, typically door-to-door or by phone

Example:
The political party began its canvassing efforts a month before the election.
Effective canvassing requires good communication skills.
2.

the process of thoroughly examining something or discussing it in detail

Example:
The committee's canvassing of the proposals took several hours.
After careful canvassing of the evidence, the jury reached a verdict.