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Definition of intersection
1 : the act or process of intersecting
2 : a place or area where two or more things (such as streets) intersect
3a : the set of elements common to two or more sets; especially : the set of points common to two geometric configurationsb : the operation of finding the intersection of two or more sets
From the M-W Editors
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
Recent Examples of intersection from the Web
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To mark the 90th anniversary of the demonstration, Huntsville Fire & Rescue recreated the event by parking the pumper engine at the same intersection of Jefferson St. and Clinton Ave.
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Squeezing it My initial hazy IPA conversion experience happened at Corridor Brewery and Provisions, in April, where a guy at the bar was drinking a glass of what looked like some turbid intersection between mushroom soup and orange juice.
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Several blocks around the intersection were closed to traffic.
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Residents have plastered a sketch of the emir on skyscrapers, at major intersections, and on cars, social media accounts and even candy boxes.
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In each episode, Cole investigates a new issue at the intersection of sexuality and technology, from the etiquette of dick pics to the ethics of sex robots.
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A Nissan Altima at a stop sign in the intersection pulled out in front of the motorcycle, Randol said.
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The intersection will remain closed for about eight weeks.
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Follow these two leading ladies to the intersection of Oz and Wonderland.
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Illustration of intersection
First Known Use of intersection
1559
Other Mathematics and Statistics Terms
INTERSECTION Defined for English Language Learners
intersection
playDefinition of intersection for English Language Learners
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: the place or point where two or more things come together; especially : the place where two or more streets meet or cross each other
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: the act or process of crossing or intersecting
INTERSECTION Defined for Kids
intersection
playDefinition of intersection for Students
1 : the act or process of crossing or passing across the intersection of line A and line B
2 : the place or point where two or more things (as streets) meet or cross each other
3 : the set of mathematical elements common to two or more sets
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