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Definition of Census
1. Verb. Conduct a census. "They censused the deer in the forest"
2. Noun. A periodic count of the population.
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)