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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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Protestors started from Metcalfe Park Community Bridges' rear lot and marched across the Pick 'n Save parking lot to the intersection of N. 36th Street and W. Meinecke Avenue.
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Sofia Joseph, jsonline.com, 18 July 2025
The intersection of energy and cost management, occupant health and operational efficiency becomes particularly critical during summer months.
—Sissi Liu, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
The crash happened just after 7 p.m. Thursday near the intersection of South Downing Street and and East Arkansas Avenue, police said.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 18 July 2025
After those initial complaints, the city made safety improvements to the intersection that included pavement markings, directional signs and lights.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 17 July 2025
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Sofia Joseph, jsonline.com, 18 July 2025
The intersection of energy and cost management, occupant health and operational efficiency becomes particularly critical during summer months.
—Sissi Liu, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
The crash happened just after 7 p.m. Thursday near the intersection of South Downing Street and and East Arkansas Avenue, police said.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 18 July 2025
After those initial complaints, the city made safety improvements to the intersection that included pavement markings, directional signs and lights.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 17 July 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 2 Aug. 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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