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census

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ˈsen(t)-səs

Definition of census

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a total number obtained or recorded by noting each thing as it was being added a thorough census of all the grizzly bears living within the national park

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Recent Examples of census The census reflects what participating members report rather than a registry of every procedure. — William Jones, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026 The Constitution allocates political power — specifically representation in the House of Representatives — and draws political districts in relation to decennial census counts of population size. — Nancy Krieger, STAT, 9 Oct. 2026 Preliterate people don’t focus on such abstractions as taking a periodic population census and recording it for posterity. — James Coffin, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 The redistricting process after the 2020 census resulted in one new extremely competitive district. — The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for census

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No Bad Memories is an unusual gambit; by my count, there are 12 interstitial sketches to the record’s 14 proper songs.

— Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026
By focusing on what works, measuring what counts, and investing in innovation.

— David Miliband, Time, 19 Oct. 2026

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Yamamoto made 36 pitches and got only two outs in the inning, a taxing tally that included, two batters after Turang, a 12-pitch walk to Jake Bauers, which was a career high for both pitcher and hitter.

— Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
The team also had reason to celebrate on the track Sunday, as Max Verstappen claimed his first-ever Singapore Grand Prix victory, taking his career win tally to 73.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

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