1. A comprehensive official enumeration and collection of data from every member of a population or group, leaving no individuals uncounted
The government conducted a complete census of all households in the country.
O governo realizou um recenseamento completo de todos os domicílios do país.
2. A full inventory or detailed count of all items or members in a particular set or organization
A complete census of the library's collection revealed several missing books.
Um recenseamento completo da coleção da biblioteca revelou vários livros desaparecidos.