Synonyms for canvass

the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account (noun)

• canvas

an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people (noun)

• poll

a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel (noun)

• sail
• sheet

a tent made of canvas fabric (noun)

get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions (verb)

• poll

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning (verb)

• analyze
• analyse
• study
• examine