canvassing
nounUK /ˈkænvəsɪŋ/
US /ˈkænvəsɪŋ/
The act of going to people to ask for their votes or support.
The volunteers spent the weekend canvassing for the local candidate.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of asking many people questions to gather opinions or information.
The company's canvassing showed that most customers preferred the new design.
3. The act of going from door to door to sell goods or services.
Door-to-door canvassing is common for home security companies.
4. The act of examining or discussing something thoroughly.
The committee's canvassing of the issue took several hours.