census-paper
Definition
Noun: - A "census-paper" is a form or document provided for individuals to fill out as part of a census, typically used to collect official population data such as names, ages, occupations, and addresses.
Usage Examples
- (A form for recording personal information for the official population count.)
- (She completed the official document for the census survey.)
Advanced Usage
- "to file a census-paper": to submit the completed form to the census authorities.
- All residents are required to file their census-paper by law. (They must submit the document legally.)
Variants and Related Words
- Census (n): an official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details.
- The national census occurs every ten years. (The official population survey.)
Synonyms
- Census form: the official document used for collecting census data.
- Population questionnaire: a set of questions used to gather demographic information.
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