Definitions

1. noun

A complete and systematic count of the population of a country, region, or community, usually taken at regular intervals.

“The government conducted a census to determine the population growth in the city.”

2. noun

A list or count of something, especially facts or data.

“The census of the company’s assets revealed a significant increase in profits.”

3. verb

To count or take a systematic survey of the population of a place, especially for statistical purposes.

“The researcher decided to census the area to gather data for her study.”

4. verb

To count or list something systematically, especially facts or data.

“The company decided to census their customer database to gain insights into their market.”