Meaning & Definition of word "Census"

Census

/ˈsɛn.səs/

1. An official process of counting the population, typically including the collection of demographic data.
- Example: The census was conducted every ten years to gather accurate population data.
2. A survey or count of a specific group or entity.
- Example: The school district performed a census of all the students enrolled in the district.
3. A systematic enumeration or survey of a population, often used for political representation or resource allocation.
- Example: Results from the census are crucial for determining the number of congressional seats each state receives.
4. The act of taking a census.
- Example: The government announced the date for the next national census.

●Latin 'census', meaning 'tax, assessment'.

Census Bureau:

The U.S. agency that collects and publishes data about the population.

Decennial census:

A census conducted every ten years.

Population census:

A census that counts the entire population of a given area.

enumeration:

The act of counting or listing items, often in a systematic way.

demography:

The statistical study of populations, including the structure, distribution, and trends in population.

Meaning: Count or tally of people in a casual context.

● Example Sentence: Let's do a quick census of how many friends are coming to the party.

Meaning: Figurative use to describe any group assessment.

● Example Sentence: She ran a census on who preferred pizza over burgers.