demographics
[ dem-uh-graf-iks, dee-muh- ]
/ ˌdɛm əˈgræf ɪks, ˌdi mə- /
noun
(used with a plural verb)
the statistical data of a population, especially those showing average age, income, education, etc.
Origin of demographics
First recorded in 1965–70; see origin at
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Definition for demographics (2 of 2)
demographic
[ dem-uh-graf-ik, dee-muh- ]
/ ˌdɛm əˈgræf ɪk, ˌdi mə- /
adjective Also dem·o·graph·i·cal.
of or relating to demography, the science of vital and social statistics.
noun
a single vital or social statistic of a human population, as the number of births or deaths.
a specific segment of a population having shared characteristics: The producers were looking for a show that would appeal to the 18-34 demographic.
OTHER WORDS FROM demographic
dem·o·graph·i·cal·ly, adverbExample sentences from the Web for demographics
British Dictionary definitions for demographics (1 of 2)
demographics
/ (ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪks, ˌdiːmə-) /
pl n
data resulting from the science of demography; population statistics
British Dictionary definitions for demographics (2 of 2)
demographic
/ (ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk, ˌdiːmə-) /
adjective
of or relating to demography
noun
a section of the population sharing common characteristics, such as age, sex, class, etc
Derived forms of demographic
demographical, adjective demographically, adverbMedical definitions for demographics
demographic
[ dĕm′ə-grăf′ĭk, dē′mə- ]
adj.
Of or relating to demography.