Censused: meaning, definitions and examples
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censused
[ ˈsɛn.səsd ]
data collection
Censused is the past tense of the verb census, which refers to the act of conducting an official count or survey of a population, particularly regarding demographic information. It involves collecting data about various aspects such as age, race, and economic status. The main purpose of a census is to obtain accurate statistics for governance and resource allocation. This term is often used in governmental contexts, where it is essential for policy-making and strategic planning.
Synonyms
counted, enumerated, surveyed.
Examples of usage
- The population was censused last year.
- In 2020, every household was censused for the national survey.
Translations
Translations of the word "censused" in other languages:
🇵🇹 censurado
🇮🇳 जनगणना किया गया
🇩🇪 zensusartig
🇮🇩 disensus
🇺🇦 цензурований
🇵🇱 cenzurowany
🇯🇵 検閲された
🇫🇷 censuré
🇪🇸 censurado
🇹🇷 sansürlenmiş
🇰🇷 검열된
🇸🇦 مراقب
🇨🇿 cenzurovaný
🇸🇰 cenzurovaný
🇨🇳 审查过的
🇸🇮 cenzuriran
🇮🇸 senzúraður
🇰🇿 сензурленген
🇬🇪 ცენზურირებული
🇦🇿 senzura edilmiş
🇲🇽 censurado
Etymology
The word census originates from the Latin word 'census', which means 'to assess'. The term was used in Ancient Rome, where it referred to the counting of citizens and property, primarily for taxation and military service purposes. Over time, the concept of a census expanded beyond mere counting to encompass more comprehensive data collection about various demographic factors. The first modern census was conducted in Sweden in 1749, and since then, the practice has spread globally, with many countries conducting national censuses every ten years. In most modern contexts, the census is an essential tool for government planning and policy-making, helping to allocate resources and understand the demographic trends within the population.