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An enumeration of a population, originally for taxation and military purposes, now with many other purposes; basic facts about all persons-age, sex, occupation, nature of residence, etc.- are recorded at the census, which often also includes some information about health status.
Origin: L., fr. Censeo, to count
(05 Mar 2000)
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