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census
An official, government-conducted survey of statistical data about a country's population, also called a population census. It records characteristics such as age, gender, place of residence, and occupation.
Der nächste Zensus findet in Deutschland im Jahr 2022 statt.
The next census will take place in Germany in 2022.
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In ancient Rome, the systematic registration and assessment of citizens' property to determine their tax obligations and military duties.
Im alten Rom diente der Zensus der Einteilung der Bürger in Vermögensklassen.
In ancient Rome, the census was used to divide citizens into property classes.
'Zensus' (census) is an official and rather formal term. It is used mainly in official, academic, and journalistic texts.
Die Ergebnisse des Zensus werden für politische Entscheidungen genutzt.
The results of the census are used for political decisions.
You can tell from context whether the modern population census or the historical census is meant. Terms like 'Statistik' (statistics) or 'Bevölkerung' (population) point to the modern meaning, while 'altes Rom' (ancient Rome) points to the historical one.
Beim Zensus werden Daten zur Wohnsituation der Bevölkerung erhoben.
In the census, data on the population's housing situation is collected.
In connection with the modern population census, 'Zensus' (census) is often used with the verbs 'durchführen' (to conduct) or 'erheben' (to collect).
Die Regierung plant, den nächsten Zensus digital durchzuführen.
The government plans to conduct the next census digitally.
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Both words refer to a government survey of the population. “Die Volkszählung” is the general, everyday term. “Der Zensus” sounds more official and technical and is especially suitable for official information or statistical texts.
Im amtlichen Bericht werden die Ergebnisse des Zensus nach Altersgruppen dargestellt.
The official report presents the census results by age group.
Bei der Volkszählung werden die Einwohner des Landes nach ihrem Wohnort gefragt.
During the census, residents are asked where they live.
