census — an official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsensəs/
Example Sentences
- My grandma tried to hide from the census worker because she thought they were selling insurance.
- According to the latest census, our town has more dogs than children.
- The census revealed significant demographic changes in urban areas.
census
NOUN[/ˈsensəs/]
an official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals
The government conducted a national census to count the population.
The census recorded every resident in the city.
The census built a consensus with tremendous public participation.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'census', derived from the past participle of 'censere' meaning 'to assess' or 'to evaluate'. The word originally referred to the Roman official assessment of citizens and their property for taxation and military purposes.
Breakdown
Latin 'censere' (to assess, evaluate) + -us (nominative singular ending) = census (a counting or assessment)
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📝Examples
“My grandma tried to hide from the census worker because she thought they were selling insurance.”
“According to the latest census, our town has more dogs than children.”
“The census revealed significant demographic changes in urban areas.”
“Census workers go door-to-door to collect household information.”
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