Race definition

Race means a group of persons related by a common descent or heredity. For purposes of enumeration the U.S. Census Bureau uses terms such as: "White/Caucasian", "Black/African American/African-descent, "Asian", "Bi-racial", "Hispanics/Latinos" etc. to describe and classify the inhabitants of the United States.
Race means any invented or socially constructed concept that is used to categorize groups and cultures on the basis of physical differences transmitted through descent, like skin color.
Race or "racial" means a category of race or ethnic origin documented in the federal decennial census.

Examples of Race in a sentence

  • Relationship of Covariate for HGLM by Content Area 128 CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION The current educational climate marked by federal programs, such as No Child Left Behind and Race to the Top, rely strongly on high-stakes testing.


More Definitions of Race

Race means the Registry of Approved Continuing Education, which is the national clearinghouse for approval of continuing education providers and their programs. All RACE-approved continuing education providers and programs are listed on the American Association of Veterinary State Boards Web site.
Race means the rowing of the Course in a competitive manner by one or more Crews, the results of which are used as part of the process to determine the winner and order of placement in an Event.
Race means the use of one or more vehicles in an attempt to outgain, outdistance, or to arrive at a given distance ahead of another vehicle or vehicles; or the use of one or more vehicles to willfully prevent another vehicle from passing the racing vehicle or vehicles, or to test the physical stamina or endurance of the persons driving the vehicles over a long-distance driving route.
Race means any contest for office (including judicial retention), ballot question, or other public measure.
Race means a group of persons related by a common descent or heredity. For purposes of enumeration the
Race is inclusive of traits historically associated or perceived to be associated with race including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles. "Protective hairstyles" includes, but is not limited to, such hairstyles as afros, braids, locks, and twists.