Census

Word CENSUS
Character 6
Hyphenation cen sus
Pronunciations /ˈsɛnsəs/

Definitions and meanings of "Census"

What do we mean by census?

An official, usually periodic enumeration of a population, often including the collection of related demographic information. noun

In ancient Rome, a count of the citizens and an evaluation of their property for taxation purposes. noun

To include in a census; conduct a census of. transitive verb

In Roman antiquity: noun

A registered statement of the particulars of a citizen's property for the purposes of taxation. noun

An enumeration and register of the Roman citizens in their appropriate classes, with reference to tribe, family, children, slaves, freedmen, etc. noun

The drawing up of such a register. See censor noun

In modern times, an official enumeration of the inhabitants of a state or country, with details of sex and age, family, occupation, possessions, etc. noun

In topical geom., a number referring to a geometrical figure and formed by subtracting the sum of the cyclosis and apeiry of the figure from the sum of the choresis and periphraxis. noun

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

An official registration of the number of the people, the value of their estates, and other general statistics of a country. 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. noun

To collect a census. verb

Conduct a census verb

A periodic count of the population noun

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

Count, tally.

An official count of the population, carried out every 10 years. It includes details on every member of a household, e.g. name, age, occupation and place of birth. Urban Dictionary

One who enjoys numbers and statistics. Usually socially awkward. Ability to sit in a cube for 9-10 hours with only the company of their database system. Can be identified by a nervous tic due to punching in numbers all day and talks to himself due to lack of social interaction. Wears glasses due to eye strain from computer monitors. Thinks pen holders in shirt pockets and 'Members Only' Jackets are cool. An introvert, and sensitive man who looks good on paper but can't approach women successfully. Also loves surveys and puzzles. However, lacks basic life skills such as hunting, house repairs, and car maintenance. Likely married, but how that happened is an unsolved mystery. Urban Dictionary

A census enquiry by all the major governing bodies of the world It holds the statistical data of economic trends, goals, developments and means on the next coming era of mankind. Also refers to an unseen gaming entity AKA: Maj, whom inspires the online gaming community with his or her words. Some of the content which being is almost poetic. Urban Dictionary

A true gaming legend who's very rarely seen on the Battlefield. His words inspire soldiers to keep fighting and his quirky comments bring a smile to the faces of even the most stubborn. In reality he's probably Chinese but his team mates know him as only a presence in the cyber world. He has amazing skills with words Urban Dictionary

A person who claims to be a Christian but the only way anyone could tell is because the person is listed as 'christian' on a census. the person claims to be a Christian but lives in no way like one. Urban Dictionary

Any anger arising from filling out a census form, whether due to aggravation by flatmates for humour, or otherwise. Urban Dictionary

Relieving yourself sexually as to not be forced pull a Kobe (see Tyson style) and create an unwanted "keep a nigga baby". Urban Dictionary

The state of being so sick of the 2010 Census ad, mailings, workers you want to hurl Urban Dictionary

Someone that talks about census results or something most people besides lawmakers don't pay much attention to in a mix of boxing, baseball, and horse racing terms. Soon they will have the Mexican sports announcers making this stuff sound exciting and interesting if too many people start to do it, and part of hell will break loose, which is concerning. Urban Dictionary

To edit someone's online census form while they are away from their computer with the hope they will submit it without seeing the changes. Urban Dictionary

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The word "census" in example sentences

A search of the 1870 census -- the first post-Emancipation census­ quickly uncovered twenty-three-year-old Prince Puryear with a tantalizing clue. ❋ Megan Smolenyak (2011)

In modern usage the term census denotes the periodic numbering of the people, without valuation of property. ❋ 1851-1939 (1898)

Filling out and returning the census is a fatal mistake. ❋ Unknown (2010)

No, no, no! They're right-the census is a scam on our citizenry! ❋ Unknown (2010)

The legality of such documents is under question in the Congress, as their party's lawyers exploit the finer points of how any old shyster is allowed to use the word census. ❋ Bernard Radfar (2011)

Some Republicans think that the census is a conspiracy. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Obviously, it was just a coincidence (the census is always a good, solid, play-at-any-time issue), but it was still nuts. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) and her campaign against the census is annoying even to some of her fellow right-wingers. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Cmon Bison, think, the census is a public infant compared to data mining programs, signals intelligence and other such things. .your battle isnt with internet using people here, jes sayin. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Personally I like to research my family history, and the census is the most convenient tool available. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey indicates that 80 percent of the public says that the census is useful, with just one in four saying the census is a waste of money. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Not to mention an complete misunderstanding of what the census is about. ❋ Unknown (2010)

And all this in spite of the fact that the census has existed since the foundation of this nation, by the very Founders who themselves abhorred the big intrusive government you claim that the census is a weapon of. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Actually yeah, since the census is about the allocation of resources we need to know how many people. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Census is [done] [every] [10 years]. ❋ Jafje (2007)

He's such a Census Man...a [nice guy] but a bit [odd] [if you know what I mean]... ❋ ComputersHateApostrophes (2009)

1) The British government every few years does a "Major Census" on it's public and it's subjects. The system has been in use since the 13th century and is studied by elitist [superpowers]. 2) Doing a "Major Census" is related to an online glitch of disappearing into [thin air] / or going MIA, or is an indirect reference to the [Doomsday book]. 3) "SB Major Census" - watching from afar. ❋ Marquess Schimell (2006)

you walk towards Major Census...[he says]... "[Hello]" You are [stunned]!! ❋ SB 4 Life (2006)

Ha! She's [a Christian]? More like a [Census Christian]! She lives without the slightest regard to anything [Christianity] is! ❋ Blambam (2010)

Greg-You filled out your information on the wrong [census] form you idiot, you'll have to [do it again] Chris Cross-God damn it. I have so much [census anger] or Higs-What is the internet number for the online census? Greg-Its at the top of your form Higs-No its not Greg-Hahaha sucker Higs-I am so census angry right now ❋ Chris Cross (2013)

[Your Mom] was [busy], so I just [spent] some time keeping the census down. ❋ Long Duck Dong (2003)

Dude, another [Census] [worker] came [to the door]. I am completely de-Census-atized at this point. ❋ Infolover (2010)

The city came out of the gate swinging on their [census] results and didn't quit until the census bureau was hesitant to send more investigators, since they kept getting beaten by residents. The census bureau got knocked out [by the numbers], and the [census announcer] was there to keep everyone covered. ❋ The Original Agahnim (2021)

Miller: Have you seen Charlie lately? I'm lost without him. Mark: Haha, he got deported as 'cus I [Census] Raped him! Everyone else in chorus: [Hahahahahahaha], [what a mug]! Miller: wha... ❋ GrandMasterT (2011)

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