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Meaning
Verb
●
To
thoroughly
examine
or
investigate
(something)
physically
or by
discussion
; to
debate
, to
gather
opinion
, to scrutinize.
●
In American English, Philippine English & Politics:
To
scrutinize
(the
ballot
in an
election
or the
votes
cast
) and
reject
irregular
votes
; also, to
challenge
or
dispute
(an
election
result).
●
To
seek
or
solicit
donations
, information,
opinions
, support, etc. from (people or a place)
●
In Politics:
To
seek
the support of (voters or a
constituency
) in a
forthcoming
election
or
poll
through personal
solicitation
or public addresses.
●
To
toss
(someone) in a (canvas)
sheet
for fun
or as a
punishment
; to blanket.
●
To
batter
,
beat
, or
thrash
(someone or something).
●
To
assail
or
attack
(someone or something).
●
To
severely
criticize
(a person, a
written
work, etc.).
●
To
debate
, to discuss.
●
To
seek
or
solicit
donations
, information,
opinions
, support, etc.; to
conduct
a survey.
●
In Politics:
To
seek
the support of
voters
or a
constituency
in a
forthcoming
election
or
poll
; to campaign.
Noun
●
A
seeking
or
solicitation
of
donations
, information,
opinions
, support, etc.
●
In Politics:
A
seeking
or
solicitation
, or
determination
, of support or
favourable
votes
in a
forthcoming
election
or poll.
●
In American English & Politics:
A
scrutiny
of the
votes
cast
in an
election
to
reject
irregular
votes
; also, a
tally
,
audit
, and
certification
of
votes
.
●
A
thorough
discussion
or
investigation
. (Possibly; the
meaning
is unclear.)
●
Rejection (at an
election
, of a
suit
, etc.).
●
Obsolete
spelling
of canvas
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