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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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The intersection where the fatal crash occurred is now one of interest for camera installation, according to Carmen Boeger, a Nampa Police Department spokesperson.
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Amaia Gavica, Idaho Statesman, 26 June 2025
First, make the time and effort to understand your ideal customer profile and identify the intersection between your expertise and their business needs.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Kemp then continued to drive before turning around and heading southbound on State and approaching the intersection with Monroe, where a large group of protesters were waiting on the west side of Monroe for Chicago police to allow the protest to continue east on Monroe.
—Shanzeh Ahmad, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
The Amesbury Fire Department responded to the scene at the intersection of California Street and California Lane at 8:52 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24, according to a news release from Fire Chief James Nolan.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 25 June 2025
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Amaia Gavica, Idaho Statesman, 26 June 2025
First, make the time and effort to understand your ideal customer profile and identify the intersection between your expertise and their business needs.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Kemp then continued to drive before turning around and heading southbound on State and approaching the intersection with Monroe, where a large group of protesters were waiting on the west side of Monroe for Chicago police to allow the protest to continue east on Monroe.
—Shanzeh Ahmad, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
The Amesbury Fire Department responded to the scene at the intersection of California Street and California Lane at 8:52 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24, according to a news release from Fire Chief James Nolan.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 25 June 2025
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“Intersection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intersection. Accessed 10 Jul. 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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