Glossary of Economic Census Fields and Variables

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Glossary of Fields and Variables

This page provides definitions for the terms, variables, and symbols found in the data table publications of the Economic Census. 

Additional terminology can be found using the Census glossary.

web Economic Census Glossary
This page provides definitions on specific variables for the Economic Census.
web Economic Census Data Dictionary
A repository of information describing database attributes including identification of record codes and area characteristics, endnotes, and table section.
web 2017 Economic Census Data Variables
This page provides the basic data table variables.
Page Last Revised - February 13, 2023