Meaning & use
census
An official count or survey of a population, often recording details such as age and occupation.
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The national census is conducted every ten years to track population changes.
Local officials used census data to decide where to build the new school.
A note on using this word
A census is a formal, government-run survey rather than an informal count, and its plural form is 'censuses.'
Words with a similar meaning
headcount
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