Word
populated
Phoneticspop·u·lat·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpɑpjəˌɫeɪtɪd/
UK/pˈɒpjʊlˌeɪtɪd/
Definitions
01having inhabitants
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. having people living in a certain area.
adj. inhabited by a particular group or a specific number of people.
“The coastal areas are more densely populated than the dry mountains.”
“The valley remained sparsely populated for centuries until the discovery of silver brought a sudden influx of miners and merchants.”
02filled with data
C1 · Advanced Computing Technical
adj. filled with information, especially in a computer program or document.
adj. containing data or content that has been automatically or manually inserted into a digital framework.
“Once you click 'import', the spreadsheet will be populated with your contact list.”
“The database was automatically populated with real-time sensor data, allowing the engineers to monitor the bridge's structural integrity from their office.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “populated” in context.
Real-World Examples
“The local authority has previously said the Highlands, which has large, sparsely populated areas, offered astronomy fans some of the darkest skies in Europe .” “This cemented life in densely populated cities over hundreds of years.” “Ocean levels are increasing, while in many densely populated regions, the ground itself is also sinking.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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