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cross section
noun
: a view or drawing that shows what the inside of something looks like after a cut has been made across it
: a small group that includes examples of the different types of people or things in a larger group
Full Definition of CROSS SECTION
1
a : a cutting or piece of something cut off at right angles to an axis; also : a representation of such a cutting b : section 3b
2
: a measure of the probability of an encounter between particles such as will result in a specified effect (as scattering or capture)
3
: a composite representation typifying the constituents of a thing in their relations
— cross–section transitive verb
— cross–sec·tion·al \ˈkrȯs-ˈsek-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective
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First Known Use of CROSS SECTION
1835
Rhymes with CROSS SECTION
abjection, advection, affection, bisection, collection, complexion, confection, connection, convection, correction, C-section, defection, deflection, dejection, detection, direction, ejection, election, erection, infection, inflection, injection, inspection, midsection, objection, perfection, prelection, projection, protection, refection, reflection, rejection, resection, selection, subjection, subsection, trajection, transection, trisection
CROSS-SECTIONAL Defined for Kids
cross section
noun
Definition of CROSS SECTION for Kids
1
: a cutting made across something (as a log or an apple)
2
: a view showing what the inside of something looks like after a cut has been made through it
3
: a small group that includes examples of the different types of people or things in a larger group <a cross section of voters>
Medical Dictionary
cross section
noun
Medical Definition of CROSS SECTION
: a cutting or piece of something cut off at right angles to an axis; also : a representation of such a cutting
—cross–sec·tion·al \ˌkrȯ(s)-ˈsek-shnəl, -shən-əl\ adjective
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