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
The citywide pass The plays in the citywide pass offer an exciting cross section of what makes Ijames’s work so vibrant.
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Bess Rowen, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
Such a massive resort—with such a multitude of offerings—lends itself to a cross section of guests, including a good chunk of business travelers thanks to a whopping 300,000 square feet of event space and a calendar packed with conferences.
—Lizbeth Scordo, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Mirrors and champagne gold details finish off an apartment-like feel for the space, which will offer a full cross section of the French brand, spanning menswear, womenswear and accessories, starting with the fall 2025 and holiday collections.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 9 Dec. 2025
Indeed, the conversation inspired a scene in his 2015 film, Taxi, which featured Panahi as a driver interacting with a cross section of Iranian society.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
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Bess Rowen, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
Such a massive resort—with such a multitude of offerings—lends itself to a cross section of guests, including a good chunk of business travelers thanks to a whopping 300,000 square feet of event space and a calendar packed with conferences.
—Lizbeth Scordo, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Mirrors and champagne gold details finish off an apartment-like feel for the space, which will offer a full cross section of the French brand, spanning menswear, womenswear and accessories, starting with the fall 2025 and holiday collections.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 9 Dec. 2025
Indeed, the conversation inspired a scene in his 2015 film, Taxi, which featured Panahi as a driver interacting with a cross section of Iranian society.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross section
Noun
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Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.—
Holly Andres,
Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Chirinos also questioned other recent polls placing Rodríguez’s support between 25% and 28%, suggesting some may rely on flawed sampling methods.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The larvae, roughly 300 in each poop sample, were each about the size of a grain of sand.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Three weeks later, sketches were ready to be turned into samples.—
Libby Page,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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