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canvass in German

canvass in German is Meinungsumfrage — canvass means to go around asking people for their opinions, support, or votes.

canvass in German

Meinungsumfrage
noun
(countable) A seeking or solicitation of donations, information, opinions, support, etc.

What does "canvass" mean?

  1. verb To go around asking people for their opinions, support, or votes.
    "Volunteers canvassed the neighborhood before the election."
  2. verb To examine or discuss something thoroughly.
    "The committee canvassed every option before reaching a decision."
  3. noun The act of canvassing, or a survey conducted this way.
    "The canvass showed strong support for the new proposal."
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canvass in a sentence

  • Volunteers canvassed the neighborhood before the election.
  • The company canvassed customers to see what features they wanted next.
  • The committee canvassed every option before reaching a decision.
  • The canvass showed strong support for the new proposal.

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What is "canvass" in German?

"canvass" in German is Meinungsumfrage. canvass means: To go around asking people for their opinions, support, or votes.

How do you use "canvass" in a sentence?

Example: "Volunteers canvassed the neighborhood before the election." In German, "canvass" is Meinungsumfrage.

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