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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
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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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At least two-thirds of crash victims were pedestrians, bicyclists, or occupants of cars turning left at intersections without traffic signals.
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David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
Founded in 2011 by Lisa Lawson, the company has positioned itself at the intersection of high-quality coffee production and environmental responsibility.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Migrants without work authorization huddled in Home Depot parking lots and stood at intersections washing windshields for tips.
—Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 4 Nov. 2024
The Phoenix City Council voted Wednesday to lower speed limits at several intersections.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
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David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
Founded in 2011 by Lisa Lawson, the company has positioned itself at the intersection of high-quality coffee production and environmental responsibility.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Migrants without work authorization huddled in Home Depot parking lots and stood at intersections washing windshields for tips.
—Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 4 Nov. 2024
The Phoenix City Council voted Wednesday to lower speed limits at several intersections.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Intersection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intersection. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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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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