enumerator
Britishnoun
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a person or thing that enumerates
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a person who compiles the voting list for an area
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a person who issues and retrieves forms during a census of population
Example Sentences
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Before arriving at the Journal in 2026, Adam worked as a bartender, a census enumerator, and a staff writer for The Atlantic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
Asked about the document, Commerce spokesman James Rockas said, “As a former enumerator himself, Secretary Ross is keenly aware of the unique challenges posed by the census.”
From Washington Post ● Oct. 10, 2017
Instead, the enumerator left a paper questionnaire, with a cover letter instructing the residents to mail it back.
From Science Magazine ● Jul. 24, 2017
A David Walker speech is always worth listening to with care, for Mr. Walker is a reliable and thorough enumerator of popular deficit-scare themes.
From Salon ● Feb. 11, 2011
He writes quite rapidly, and in his work as enumerator takes an average of 200 names a day.
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