Census
/ˈsɛnsəs/
The meaning and definition of Census, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
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.
verb
- To conduct a census on.
- To collect a census.
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Origin
From Latin census, from Latin censeo.
25 Greek & Latin roots that unlock 1,000+ English words
Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)
A word like “Census” rarely sticks from a single glance at a definition. WordMaster turns vocabulary into a game you play in context so it stays with you. Read the meaning above, then guess it in the tile, anagram, or hangman format — and every word you meet is logged for review.