census-paper

census-paper

A family fills out their census-paper at the kitchen table.

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.
Related Idioms