Synonyms for

Census

Verb / ˈsensʌs / Another word for census — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A census is an official count of a population, often taken by a government.

Synonyms & similar words

nosecount count enumeration poll survey tabulation tally inventory roster listing register catalogue directory index registry record archive log chronicle

Synonyms by register

Formal

enumeration survey count reckoning

Informal

headcount poll tally

Literary

register roll

Antonyms

individual private secrecy obscurity uncounted

Common collocations

  • national census
  • population census
  • conduct a census
  • census data
  • census bureau
  • census results
  • census taker

Word family

noun census
verb census
adjective censal

Usage note

A census is a formal and official count of a population. It is rarely used informally, and its antonyms often relate to the opposite of being counted or known.

Example sentences

  1. The government conducts a census every ten years to count the population.
  2. The census helps the government know how many people live in the country.
  3. We had to fill out a census form and send it back to the government.
  4. The census includes questions about age, gender, race, and occupation.
  5. The census data is used to plan for schools, hospitals, and transportation.

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