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topcode en · NOUN

Etymology

From top + code.

Meanings

  1. (US) An upper income threshold beyond which census responses are censored, to prevent very wealthy individuals from being identified by their income.

Forms

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topcodes Number=Plur lexicographic

topcode en · VERB

Etymology

From top + code.

Meanings

  1. (US, transitive) To censor a census response in this way.

Forms

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topcoding Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
topcoded Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
topcoded Tense=Past lexicographic