정부가 통계 및 행정 목적으로 실시하는, 인구에 대한 공식적이고 주기적인 상세 조사 또는 집계.
An official, usually periodic, count and detailed survey of a population, typically carried out by a government for statistical and administrative purposes.
예문:
"The government conducts a national census every ten years to track population changes and shifts."
"Census data is crucial for allocating federal resources and planning infrastructure projects in urban areas."
"Failing to participate in the census can result in an inaccurate representation of the community's needs."