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Definition
Census; a universal, comprehensive count or investigation.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to large scale, government led statistical surveys of the entire population. It is a formal term that is rarely used in casual conversation outside of discussing official administrative procedures or news reports.
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The government will conduct a population census next month.
Do you know why we need to have a population census?
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