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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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As the technological landscape continues to evolve, the most groundbreaking advances may well emerge from the intersection of these complementary yet different approaches to technological progress.
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Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Advertisement Both sisters were killed in the collision, which sent one of them flying out of the car and scattered toys and clothes across the intersection.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Emergency crews responded to the intersection of Route 72 and Bemis Street just after 3:30 p.m. on the report of a serious crash and found that the collision involved three passenger vehicles and a DOT truck, according to the Plymouth Police Department.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Nov. 2024
Runners begin their race at the start line on the Central Parkway side of the stadium and end at the finish line near the Ezzard Charles Drive-John Street intersection.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 27 Nov. 2024
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Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Advertisement Both sisters were killed in the collision, which sent one of them flying out of the car and scattered toys and clothes across the intersection.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Emergency crews responded to the intersection of Route 72 and Bemis Street just after 3:30 p.m. on the report of a serious crash and found that the collision involved three passenger vehicles and a DOT truck, according to the Plymouth Police Department.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Nov. 2024
Runners begin their race at the start line on the Central Parkway side of the stadium and end at the finish line near the Ezzard Charles Drive-John Street intersection.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Intersection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intersection. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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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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