transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkænvəs ]
v. & n. --v. 1 a intr. solicit votes. b tr. solicit votes from (electors in a constituency). 2 tr. a ascertain opinions of. b seek custom from. c discuss thoroughly. 3 tr. Brit. propose (an idea or plan etc.). 4 intr. US check the validity of votes. --n. the process of or an instance of canvassing, esp. of electors. øøcanvasser n. [orig. = toss in a sheet, agitate, f. CANVAS]