Read the sentence.
After canvassing the health benefits of green open spaces, the city council voted to turn the old railroad yard into a public recreation area.
Read the dictionary entry.
canvass (kăn′vəs)
v. 1. to examine or discuss thoroughly 2. to try to obtain votes, subscriptions, or information from individuals in a district or area
n. 1. an examination or discussion 2. a survey of public opinion
Which definition BEST matches the meaning of the word canvassing as it is used in the sentence?
A verb definition 1
B verb definition 2
C noun definition 1
D noun definition 2