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Population

Definition:

The term "population" refers to the total number of people or organisms living in a particular area at a given time.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses and Usages:

1. General sense:

Noun: The total number of individuals living in a specific geographic area.

Example sentences:

• The population of the city has steadily grown over the past decade.
• China has the largest population in the world.

2. Sense related to statistics:

Noun: A collection or group of items and characteristics that share common traits for the purpose of statistical analysis.

Example sentences:

• We surveyed a random population of 1,000 individuals for our research study.
• The population under consideration represents a diverse range of ages and backgrounds.

3. Sense related to biology:

Noun: The total number of a specific species within a given ecosystem.

Example sentences:

• The fish population in the lake has significantly declined due to overfishing.
• Efforts are being made to protect and restore the population of endangered species.

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