populated
adj. US //ˈpɑpjəˌɫeɪtɪd// UK //pˈɒpjʊlˌeɪtɪd// pop·u·lat·ed
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1 having inhabitants (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediatehaving people living in a certain area.
inhabited by a particular group or a specific number of people.
ExampleThe coastal areas are more densely populated than the dry mountains.
ExampleThe valley remained sparsely populated for centuries until the discovery of silver brought a sudden influx of miners and merchants.
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2 filled with data (adj.) C1 Advanced Technical Computingfilled with information, especially in a computer program or document.
containing data or content that has been automatically or manually inserted into a digital framework.
ExampleOnce you click 'import', the spreadsheet will be populated with your contact list.
ExampleThe database was automatically populated with real-time sensor data, allowing the engineers to monitor the bridge's structural integrity from their office.
- Verbpopulate
- Adjectivepopulated