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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
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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Essence, 22 Mar. 2025
Jason O'Bryan Jason O'Bryan has set up a professional life at the intersection of writing and cocktails.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2025
The sound of modern South Asia Devika’s music has always existed at the intersection of tradition and innovation.
—Mandeep Rai, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Noble crashed the third vehicle at that intersection, then stole a fourth vehicle, police said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for intersection
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“Intersection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intersection. Accessed 25 Mar. 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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