| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Block canvassing | Census | A Census 2000 field operation to ensure the currency and completeness of the Master Address File within the mailout/mailback area. Listers traveled in their assignment areas to collect and verify information to ensure that their address listing pages (derived from the Master Address File) contained a mailing address for every living quarters. They especially looked for hidden housing units (such as attics, basements, or garages converted into housing units) and houses that appeared to be one unit but actually contained multiple housing units. They also updated and corrected their Census Bureau maps. Formerly called precanvass, Targeted Canvassing, and Targeted Multi-Unit Check. See blue line and canvass. (references) | |
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