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census Etymology: L, censere, to assess 1 an enumeration of the population, usually conducted periodically as a function of an official agency. In addition to counting heads, the census often collects information about members of a household, sources of income, types of dwellings, and matters relating to the health of the community. 2 in the hospital setting, the number of patients in the hospital. census measurement of a parameter of population by total counts of individuals—a full muster. census How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Field studies, begun last month in outdoor cages containing carefully censused insect populations, so far confirm that the fungus affects only grasshoppers, reports Ray Carruthers of the U. |
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