Census: meaning, definitions and examples
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census
[ ˈsɛnsəs ]
population count
A census is an official count of the number of people in a country or region, including details such as age, sex, and occupation. It is usually conducted by the government for various purposes such as resource allocation, representation, and planning.
Synonyms
enumeration, population count
Examples of usage
- The census revealed an increase in the population of the city.
- The government uses census data to make decisions on public services.
- The census is conducted every ten years to update demographic information.
survey
Census can also refer to a survey or collection of data on a particular topic or group of people. It is used in research and statistics to gather information for analysis and study.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- We conducted a census of customer preferences to improve our products.
- The school conducted a census of student satisfaction levels.
- The census of wildlife populations helped conservation efforts.
Translations
Translations of the word "census" in other languages:
🇵🇹 censo
🇮🇳 जनगणना
🇩🇪 Volkszählung
🇮🇩 sensus
🇺🇦 перепис населення
🇵🇱 spis ludności
🇯🇵 国勢調査 (こくせいちょうさ)
🇫🇷 recensement
🇪🇸 censo
🇹🇷 nüfus sayımı
🇰🇷 인구 조사 (人口調査)
🇸🇦 تعداد السكان
🇨🇿 sčítání lidu
🇸🇰 sčítanie obyvateľov
🇨🇳 人口普查 (rénkǒu pǔchá)
🇸🇮 popis prebivalstva
🇮🇸 manntal
🇰🇿 халық санағы
🇬🇪 მოსახლეობის აღწერა
🇦🇿 əhali siyahıyaalınması
🇲🇽 censo
Word origin
The word 'census' has its origins in Latin, where 'censere' means 'to assess' or 'to estimate'. The practice of conducting censuses dates back to ancient civilizations such as the Roman Empire, where population counts were used for taxation and military purposes. Over time, censuses have evolved to serve various governmental and research purposes.