topcode

noun, verb — 2 senses

topcode

noun

Etymology From top + code.

1

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

topcode

verb

Etymology From top + code.

1

US To censor a census response in this way.

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