population

• Substantivo que designa o conjunto total de pessoas ou habitantes que vivem em um determinado lugar, país ou região. Também pode se referir ao ato de povoar ou à quantidade de indivíduos de uma espécie em uma área.

A noun referring to the total number of people or inhabitants living in a particular area, country, or region.

1. Inhabitants of an areaA2formal

   The total number of people living in a particular country, city, or region.

   População

   • The population of Tokyo is over 14 million.
   • The city's population has grown rapidly in the last decade.
   • Census data helps estimate the population accurately.

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2. Group of organismsB1formalscientific

   A group of individuals of the same species living in a specific geographic area.

   População

   • The deer population in the forest has increased this year.
   • Scientists study the population dynamics of endangered species.
   • The bird population migrates south during winter.

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3. Statistical groupB2formalscientific

   The entire set of items or individuals from which a statistical sample is drawn.

   População estatística

   • The survey sampled a small portion of the population.
   • The population of the study included all registered voters.
   • Statisticians analyze the population to draw conclusions.

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