Population
noun
The total number of people living in a specific area.
The population of New York City is over 8 million.
Often appears as...
- population growth
- population density
noun
All the individuals of a specific group considered together.
We surveyed a population of 1000 students for this study.
Often appears as...
- population study
- population survey
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Academic
noun
In biology, a community of animals, plants, or humans among whom reproduction is possible.
The forest supports a population of several hundred deer.
Often appears as...
- population ecology
- population genetics
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Technical
noun
In statistics, a complete set of items that share at least one property in common that is the subject of a statistical analysis.
For our research, the population will be all the people living in this town.
Often appears as...
- population mean
- population variance
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Technical
noun
The total number of people living in a specific area.
The population of New York City is over 8 million.
Often appears as...
- population growth
- population density
noun
All the individuals of a specific group considered together.
We surveyed a population of 1000 students for this study.
Often appears as...
- population study
- population survey
Usage tips
Academic
noun
In biology, a community of animals, plants, or humans among whom reproduction is possible.
The forest supports a population of several hundred deer.
Often appears as...
- population ecology
- population genetics
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In statistics, a complete set of items that share at least one property in common that is the subject of a statistical analysis.
For our research, the population will be all the people living in this town.
Often appears as...
- population mean
- population variance
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Geographic Scope
The area can be a city, country, or any region. Size varies!
The population of Canada is less dense than that of India.
Pro Tip 2/3Dynamic Number
Remember, population changes over time due to births, deaths, and migration.
The population has tripled over the last century.
Pro Tip 3/3Census Relevance
Population figures are often from a census, which may be outdated.
The last census reported a population decrease.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographic Scope
The area can be a city, country, or any region. Size varies!
The population of Canada is less dense than that of India.
Pro Tip 2/3Dynamic Number
Remember, population changes over time due to births, deaths, and migration.
The population has tripled over the last century.
Pro Tip 3/3Census Relevance
Population figures are often from a census, which may be outdated.
The last census reported a population decrease.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographic Scope
The area can be a city, country, or any region. Size varies!
The population of Canada is less dense than that of India.
Pro Tip 2/3Dynamic Number
Remember, population changes over time due to births, deaths, and migration.
The population has tripled over the last century.
Pro Tip 3/3Census Relevance
Population figures are often from a census, which may be outdated.
The last census reported a population decrease.
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What happens to our...
Even cremation, the second most common burial practice in the world, comes with a high cost. As for the question of running out of space, the issue isn't so much about total land in the world as it is that large populations cluster together within cities. Most of the big cities in the world
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Why are some people...
were designed for the right-handed majority. Because lefties are worse at using these tools, and suffer from higher accident rates, they would be less successful in a purely cooperative world, eventually disappearing from the population. So by correctly predicting the distribution
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Population pyramids:...
requires knowing not just the total size of the population but its internal characteristics, such as age and gender distribution. So, how can we keep track of all that data in a way that makes it easy to comprehend? Complex data is more easily interpreted through visualization,
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Divers Fight the...
increase in population numbers very rapidly well life is really are sort of the perfect storm I think in many ways this basis species goes they have a lot of characteristics which make them very successful in the invaded range they reproduce very early in life so they
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The psychology of...
called narcissistic personality disorder. It affects one to two percent of the population, more commonly men. It is also a diagnosis reserved for adults. Young people, especially children, can be very self-centered, but this might just be a normal part of development.
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How do solar panels...
That's ten thousand times more power than the planet's population uses. So is it possible that one day the world could be completely reliant on solar energy? To answer that question, we first need to examine how solar panels convert solar energy to electrical energy.
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History vs. Vladimir...
full of illiterate peasants to a modern, industrial superpower, with one of the world's best educated populations, unprecedented opportunities for women, and some of the most important scientific advancements of the century. Life may not have been luxurious,
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Nature's Oddest Looking...
the forests of the fruit the cassowaries depend on they can eat their eggs and even their chicks with such a small population this new threat could see the cassowary disappear forever from
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Pamela Ronald: The case...
We want to help nourish the growing population without further destroying the environment. I believe this is the greatest challenge of our time. Now, genetic modification is not new;
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Blueprint for a quiet...
really that empowering the introverted half of the population is going to benefit us all but most of all I invite you to go out and shake the world gently thank you very much
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What happens to our...
Even cremation, the second most common burial practice in the world, comes with a high cost. As for the question of running out of space, the issue isn't so much about total land in the world as it is that large populations cluster together within cities. Most of the big cities in the world
Video examples
Why are some people...
were designed for the right-handed majority. Because lefties are worse at using these tools, and suffer from higher accident rates, they would be less successful in a purely cooperative world, eventually disappearing from the population. So by correctly predicting the distribution
Video examples
Population pyramids:...
requires knowing not just the total size of the population but its internal characteristics, such as age and gender distribution. So, how can we keep track of all that data in a way that makes it easy to comprehend? Complex data is more easily interpreted through visualization,
Video examples
Divers Fight the...
increase in population numbers very rapidly well life is really are sort of the perfect storm I think in many ways this basis species goes they have a lot of characteristics which make them very successful in the invaded range they reproduce very early in life so they
Video examples
The psychology of...
called narcissistic personality disorder. It affects one to two percent of the population, more commonly men. It is also a diagnosis reserved for adults. Young people, especially children, can be very self-centered, but this might just be a normal part of development.
Video examples
How do solar panels...
That's ten thousand times more power than the planet's population uses. So is it possible that one day the world could be completely reliant on solar energy? To answer that question, we first need to examine how solar panels convert solar energy to electrical energy.
Video examples
History vs. Vladimir...
full of illiterate peasants to a modern, industrial superpower, with one of the world's best educated populations, unprecedented opportunities for women, and some of the most important scientific advancements of the century. Life may not have been luxurious,
Video examples
Nature's Oddest Looking...
the forests of the fruit the cassowaries depend on they can eat their eggs and even their chicks with such a small population this new threat could see the cassowary disappear forever from
Video examples
Pamela Ronald: The case...
We want to help nourish the growing population without further destroying the environment. I believe this is the greatest challenge of our time. Now, genetic modification is not new;
Video examples
Blueprint for a quiet...
really that empowering the introverted half of the population is going to benefit us all but most of all I invite you to go out and shake the world gently thank you very much
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Jacque Fresco
American Inventor
If science has a lot to do with what works, then clearly there's much about today's social and economic setup that isn't scientific, because things aren't working very well for a majority of the world's population or the environment.
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Jane Campion
New Zealander Director
I would love to see more women directors because they represent half of the population - and gave birth to the whole world. Without them writing and being directors, the rest of us are not going to know the whole story.
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Eve Ensler
American Playwright
When you destroy a population, once femicide happens, we're going to see the end of humanity, because I don't know how you sustain a future without vitalised women.
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James Wolfensohn
Australian Businessman
We have three billion people, half the world's population today, living on less than two dollars a day.
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Geena Davis
American Actress
Women are half the population of the world, and yet there are so few female characters on-screen.
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Tom Hanks
American Actor
Larger-than-life characters make up about .01 percent of the world's population.
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Enrique Pena Nieto
Mexican Statesman
Mexico has not achieved the advances that the population demands or deserves.
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Julian Lincoln Simon
American Educator
The increase in the world's population represents our victory against death.
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Helen Reddy
Australian Actress
Three-quarters of the world's population doesn't have enough to eat!
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Alex Chiu
American Businessman
I support population control. I think USA should do the same.
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Jacque Fresco
American Inventor
If science has a lot to do with what works, then clearly there's much about today's social and economic setup that isn't scientific, because things aren't working very well for a majority of the world's population or the environment.
Quote examples
Jane Campion
New Zealander Director
I would love to see more women directors because they represent half of the population - and gave birth to the whole world. Without them writing and being directors, the rest of us are not going to know the whole story.
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Eve Ensler
American Playwright
When you destroy a population, once femicide happens, we're going to see the end of humanity, because I don't know how you sustain a future without vitalised women.
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James Wolfensohn
Australian Businessman
We have three billion people, half the world's population today, living on less than two dollars a day.
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Geena Davis
American Actress
Women are half the population of the world, and yet there are so few female characters on-screen.
Quote examples
Tom Hanks
American Actor
Larger-than-life characters make up about .01 percent of the world's population.
Quote examples
Enrique Pena Nieto
Mexican Statesman
Mexico has not achieved the advances that the population demands or deserves.
Quote examples
Julian Lincoln Simon
American Educator
The increase in the world's population represents our victory against death.
Quote examples
Helen Reddy
Australian Actress
Three-quarters of the world's population doesn't have enough to eat!
Quote examples
Alex Chiu
American Businessman
I support population control. I think USA should do the same.
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