canvass

canvass is a Verb

Definition:

[1] To sift; to strain; to examine thoroughly; to scrutinize; as, to canvass the votes cast at an election; to canvass a district with reference to its probable vote. I have made careful search on all hands, and canvassed the matter with all possible diligence. Woodward.

[2] To examine by discussion; to debate. An opinion that we are likely soon to canvass. Sir W. Hamilton.

[3] To go trough, with personal solicitation or public addresses; as, to canvass a district for votes; to canvass a city for subscriptions.