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intersection
noun
in·ter·sec·tion
ˌin-tər-ˈsek-shən 
especially in sense 1 ˈin-tər-ˌsek-
1
: a place or area where two or more things (such as streets) intersect
2
: the act or process of intersecting
3
a
: the set of elements common to two or more sets
especially
: the set of points common to two geometric configurations
b
: the operation of finding the intersection of two or more sets
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Examples of intersection in a Sentence
The accident occurred at a busy intersection.
two possible points of intersection
the intersection of line A and line B
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Catch up quick: Construction began in May 2023 at the old site of Midnight Diner and strip club Uptown Cabaret at the intersection of South Tryon and Morehead streets (1111 S. Tryon).
—Alexandria Sands, Axios, 13 Feb. 2025
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Omari Weekes, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2025
Ellis summed up his thoughts by explaining that the Creative Spirit contest exists at the intersection of storytelling and professional development, with the potential to produce some great narrative shorts that stand on their own while also ushering in a new wave of filmmakers.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2025
That means Caremark also sits at the intersection of CVS’ retail pharmacy operation and its Aetna insurer, boosting the competitive advantage of both of the businesses.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2025
Catch up quick: Construction began in May 2023 at the old site of Midnight Diner and strip club Uptown Cabaret at the intersection of South Tryon and Morehead streets (1111 S. Tryon).
—Alexandria Sands, Axios, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Intersection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intersection. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.
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intersection
noun
in·ter·sec·tion
ˌint-ər-ˈsek-shən
1
: the act or process of intersecting
2
: the place or point where two or more things and especially streets intersect
a busy intersection
3
: the set of mathematical elements shared by two or more sets
especially
: the set of points shared by two geometric figures
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