as in sampling
a number of things selected from a group to stand for the whole
a television ratings service that monitors the viewing of a representative cross section of the general population
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Recent Examples of cross section
Reducing the cross section of the trailer is the most effective way to reduce the drag and increase the range.
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Brad Templeton, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The setting allows for a cross section of humanity, united in distress, and occasional passages of sociopolitical commentary.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
And guests that resembled a broader cross section of Minnesota.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 6 Dec. 2024
At the cross section of sports and entertainment, with help from pop star Taylor Swift, the Kelces have become the reigning royal family in media from brothers Jason and Travis Kelce to family matriarch Donna Kelce.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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Brad Templeton, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The setting allows for a cross section of humanity, united in distress, and occasional passages of sociopolitical commentary.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
And guests that resembled a broader cross section of Minnesota.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 6 Dec. 2024
At the cross section of sports and entertainment, with help from pop star Taylor Swift, the Kelces have become the reigning royal family in media from brothers Jason and Travis Kelce to family matriarch Donna Kelce.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross section
Noun
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Air sampling at each location will be performed over an 11-day period.—
Ron Wood,
Arkansas Online,
22 Apr. 2025
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Authorities announced her identification in 2023, after using new DNA sampling.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The victim experienced a miscarriage approximately six months into the pregnancy, at which point detectives obtained a sample of the fetal tissue.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Detectives were able to obtain a sample of the fetal tissue, which was transported to the state forensic laboratory.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Cross section.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross%20section. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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