Definition of demographic
1 : of or relating to demography or demographics demographic data
2 sociology : relating to the dynamic balance of a population especially with regard to density (see density 2c) and capacity for expansion or decline demographic trends a demographic shift
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Examples of demographic in a Sentence
The demographic information shows that the population increased but the average income went down.
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Millennials, those 14 to 35 years old, may be as exuberantly hyped a demographic as any in recent memory.
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And those nearing or in college — the demographic being aimed at here — will learn an important lesson: Beware of any professor who tries to recruit you for a research study.
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Also this year, USC is taking over the survey that produces race, gender and other demographic information for the count.
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Elephants face other threats, notably a loss of habitat in the face of increasing development and demographic changes.
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But the USAT investigation shows that the problems with the country's drinking water know no racial, demographic, or geographic distinctions.
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Clinton's commanding victory here is a watershed moment for local Democrats who have struggled mightily to translate recent demographic shifts into gains at the ballot box.
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Mrs. Clinton has her own demographic dilemma, as her campaign works feverishly to energize the nation’s youngest voters, who overwhelmingly backed Mr. Obama four years ago and now are considering support for third-party candidates.
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In addition to white working-class voters, Mrs. Clinton tried to target several other demographic groups on Monday night.
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Demographic analysis, the statistical description of human populations, is a tool used by government agencies, political parties, and manufacturers of consumer goods. Polls conducted on every topic imaginable, from age to toothpaste preference, give the government and corporations an idea of who the public is and what it needs and wants. The government's census, which is conducted every ten years, is the largest demographic survey of all. Today demographic is also being used as a noun; so, for example, TV advertisers are constantly worrying about how to appeal to "the 18-to-24-year-old demographic".
Origin and Etymology of demographic
see demography
First Known Use: 1882
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Definition of demographic
1 demographics plural : the statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets a change in the state's demographics
2 business : a market or segment of the population identified by demographics trying to reach a younger demographic
Examples of demographic in a Sentence
The town's demographics suggest that the restaurant will do well there.
The newspaper will be making some changes in order to adapt to the region's shifting demographics.
The demographics of the disease are changing, and we are seeing much younger people being affected by it.
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The poll emphasized primary voters, who are generally more motivated in low-turnout elections, and weighted results according to the gender, age and ethnicity demographics in the district, which is heavily Latino and Democratic.
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Janell Ross covers race along with the social and political implications of the nation's rapidly changing demographics.
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Party officials attributed the gains to the county's changing demographics, turnout against an unpopular Republican presidential candidate and better campaigning.
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Police officials say the number of complaints from black residents has more to do with the demographics of high-crime neighborhoods where police are working and not racial bias.
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When asked about the demographics for the show, Mr. Tollett said that all ages were expected, but acknowledged that the crowd would lean heavily toward the baby boomer generation.
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But G.D.P. growth isn’t just about demographics and work force trends.
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But his promise to return to that postwar growth rate and add 25 million jobs over the next decade would be difficult to attain, given the nation’s shifting demographics.
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As the demographics of the game changed in recent years, however, players began to be more vocal, and front offices became more proactive.
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Origin and Etymology of demographic
see demography
First Known Use: circa 1966
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DEMOGRAPHIC Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of demographic for English Language Learners
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: of or relating to the study of changes that occur in large groups of people over a period of time : of or relating to demography
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Definition of demographic for English Language Learners
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demographics : the qualities (such as age, sex, and income) of a specific group of people
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: a group of people that has a particular set of qualities
Medical Dictionary
Medical Definition of demographic
1: of or relating to demography
2: relating to the dynamic balance of a population especially with regard to density and capacity for expansion or decline
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