demographics — statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdeməˈɡræfɪks/
Example Sentences
- Netflix uses demographics to recommend movies - apparently, 30-something cat owners love romantic comedies at 2 AM.
- The demographics of online gaming have changed dramatically over the past decade.
- According to the demographics, this neighborhood has more coffee shops than residents.
demographics
NOUN[/ˌdeməˈɡræfɪks/]
statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it
The marketing team studies city demographics to find their target customers.
Demographics drive tactics, graphics show the way!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Greek 'demos' (people) and 'graphein' (to write or record), literally meaning 'writing about people.' The term evolved into its modern sense during the 19th century in France as population studies became systematized, eventually referring to the statistical study of human populations.
Breakdown
demo- (Greek 'demos': people) + -graph- (Greek 'graphein': to write or record) + -ics (suffix forming a discipline or field of study).
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📝Examples
“Netflix uses demographics to recommend movies - apparently, 30-something cat owners love romantic comedies at 2 AM.”
“The demographics of online gaming have changed dramatically over the past decade.”
“According to the demographics, this neighborhood has more coffee shops than residents.”
“Political campaigns spend millions studying voter demographics.”
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