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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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One adult on the sidewalk and one in a vehicle at the intersection became involved in a disturbance that turned physical.
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Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 2 June 2025
Turning to Tim: Tim brings vast experience leading high-impact commercial organizations at the intersection of media, technology, and consumer behavior.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2025
Broadly, Dropout shows are nerdy and lighthearted, living at the intersection of games and improv comedy.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 2 June 2025
One adult on the sidewalk and one in a vehicle at the intersection became involved in a disturbance that turned physical.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2025
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“Intersection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intersection. Accessed 5 Jun. 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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