census
Pronunciation: /ˈsɛnsəs/
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Definition of census
noun ( plural censuses)
Origin:
early 17th century (denoting a poll tax): from Latin, applied to the registration of citizens and property in ancient Rome, usually for taxation, from censere 'assess'. The current sense dates from the mid 18th century
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