canvasser

Other forms: canvassers

Definitions of canvasser

1. noun

   a person who takes or counts votes
   type of:

   teller, vote counter

   an official appointed to count the votes (especially in legislative assembly)
2. noun

   someone who examines votes at an election
   synonyms: scrutineer

   type of:

   examiner, inspector

   an investigator who observes carefully
3. noun

   someone who conducts surveys of public opinion
   synonyms: headcounter, poll taker, pollster

   type of:

   asker, enquirer, inquirer, querier, questioner

   someone who asks a question
4. noun

   a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
   synonyms: solicitor

   types:

   fundraiser

   someone who solicits financial contributions

   type of:

   petitioner, requester, suppliant, supplicant

   one praying humbly for something