| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Noun | 1. A petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes.[Wordnet]
2. Someone who examines votes at an election.[Wordnet] 3. Someone who conducts surveys of public opinion.[Wordnet] 4. A person who takes or counts votes.[Wordnet] 5. One who canvasses.[Websters]. | |
Sources: WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) | Top | |
Date "CANVASSER" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1779. (references) |
Specialty Definition: CANVASSER
| Domain | Definition | ||
| Occupations | Sells merchandise or service, such as books, magazines, notions, brushes, and cosmetics, going from door to door without making appointments or following leads from management, other workers, or from listings in city and telephone directories: Displays sample products, explains desirable qualities of products, and leaves samples, or distributes advertising literature explaining service or products. Writes and submits orders to company. Delivers merchandise, collects money, and makes change. May contact individuals previously solicited in person, by telephone, or by mail to close sale. May travel from one area to another, or be assigned to specified territory. (references) | ||
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | Top | ||
