canvassing
n. C1 Advanced US //ˈkænvəsɪŋ// UK //kˈænvəsɪŋ// can·vass·ing
The team spent the weekend canvassing the neighborhood for votes.
Before the election, the candidate's team focused on canvassing the suburbs to build a stronger base of support.
While the canvassing of the electorate provided valuable data on voter sentiment, the preparation of the studio walls required a meticulous application of gesso to ensure the final mural would adhere properly.