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intercensal

intercensal

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Happening in the time between two official counts of people
  • adjective
  • /ˌɪntərˈsɛnsl/
  • Specialized
: intercensal
  • The researchers published their findings on intercensal changes in population density across the region.

Examples

  • SOURCE: UNICEF, The State of the World's Children 1992. 1990 figures appear to be based on intercensal extrapolations, while 1960 figures appear to be retrojections. PREFORMATTED TABLE

    Academic text (1993)

  • Intercensal variations in definitions and Census Bureau procedures make the accuracy of temporal comparisons with census data for American Indians difficult to assess.

    Academic text (1991)

  • Furthermore, the report cautions that the intercensal population data, including post-2005 figures, are estimates and that the population projections and estimates in the UAE must be treated with caution for two sets of reasons.

    Academic text (2018)

  • Government officials used intercensal data to plan for future infrastructure needs in the community.

  • Accurate intercensal estimates are crucial for understanding demographic shifts over the decade.

Surface Forms

intercensal positive

Morphology

intercensal = censal (transparent) = inter + cens + al

The word is transparently built from 'inter-' meaning 'between' and 'censal', forming an adjective.

Etymology

Intercensal combines the prefix inter- meaning 'between' and the word census meaning 'a count of people'. So intercensal describes things or data that come or happen in the time 'between' two official censuses.