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intersection
noun in·ter·sec·tion \ˌin-tər-ˈsek-shən, especially in sense 2 ˈin-tər-ˌ\
: the place or point where two or more things come together; especially : the place where two or more streets meet or cross each other
: the act or process of crossing or intersecting
Full Definition of INTERSECTION
1
: the act or process of intersecting
2
: a place or area where two or more things (as streets) intersect
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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First Known Use of INTERSECTION
1559
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INTERSECTION Defined for Kids
intersection
noun in·ter·sec·tion \ˌin-tər-ˈsek-shən\
Definition of INTERSECTION for Kids
1
: the act or process of crossing or passing across <the intersection of line A and line B>
2
: the place or point where two or more things (as streets) meet or cross each other
3
: the set of mathematical elements common to two or more sets
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