CENSUS

n.

2 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

A numbering of the people, and valuation of their estate, for the purpose of imposing taxes, etc.; -- usually made once in five years.

2.
n.

An official registration of the number of the people, the value of their estates, and other general statistics of a country.


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