Definition of Census

1. Verb. Conduct a census. "They censused the deer in the forest"

Generic synonyms: Count, Enumerate, Number, Numerate

2. Noun. A periodic count of the population.
Exact synonyms: Nose Count, Nosecount
Generic synonyms: Count, Counting, Enumeration, Numeration, Reckoning, Tally

Definition of Census

1. n. A numbering of the people, and valuation of their estate, for the purpose of imposing taxes, etc.; -- usually made once in five years.

Definition of Census

1. Noun. An official count of members of a population (not necessarily human), usually residents or citizens in a particular region, often done at regular intervals. ¹

2. Verb. To collect a census. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Census

1. to take an official count of [v -ED, -ING, -ES]

Medical Definition of Census

1. An enumeration of a population, originally for taxation and military purposes, now with many other purposes; basic facts about all persons-age, sex, occupation, nature of residence, etc.- are recorded at the census, which often also includes some information about health status. Origin: L., fr. Censeo, to count (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Census

censorware
censour
censours
censual
censurability
censurable
censurableness
censurably
censure
censured
censureless
censurer
censurers
censures
censuring
census taker
censused
censusing
cent
cent-
centage
centages
centai
cental
centals
centare
centares
centas

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