census
nounHow many syllables in census?
There are 2 syllables in the word census.How to pronounce census:
Definition of census:
- census (noun):
- a periodic count of the population.
- a count of the population and a property evaluation in early rome
- systematic investigation to establish facts or collect information on a subject
Synonyms for census:
amount
count
counting
demographics
enumeration
figures
listing
nose count
nosecount
numeration
poll
reckoning
research
review
sampling
score
statement
survey
tally
Antonyms for census:
approximate calculation
approximation
ballpark figure
estimate
estimation
guess
guesstimate
rough calculation
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