demographic
[ dem-uh-graf-ik, dee-muh- ]
/ ˌdɛm əˈgræf ɪk, ˌdi mə- /
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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.
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British Dictionary definitions for demographic
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
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Medical definitions for demographic
demographic
[ dĕm′ə-grăf′ĭk, dē′mə- ]
adj.
Of or relating to demography.
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