cross section

Definition of cross sectionnext
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 Beyond the five-course lunch and champagne, the train activation featured a real cross section of talent, from self-development coach and influencer Nafousi to poet and model Kai-Isaiah Jamal. — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2026 Second, the blade needed to be smooth so it could be inserted and removed quickly and without resistance, so the edge was unserrated, with the cross section meant to minimize friction so little force was needed to use it. — David Szondy august 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026 Twelve other experts from a cross section of relevant fields including public health, pulmonology, and critical care joined this group to think together about how to galvanize new solutions. — Katia Riddle, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026 The charities represent a cross section of ideologies and missions — left- and right-leaning, foreign and domestic, media, religious, humanitarian. — Ellis Simani, ProPublica, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cross section
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Noun
  • But that free-wheeling period of sampling came to an end as copyright infringement litigation against artist Biz Markie led to new rules around it, creating both a logistical and financial barrier to its use.
    — Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
  • These two novels are just a sampling of recent portrayals of this surreal land of limbo, but there are many more.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Aside from the samples noted above, most watches can be expected to lose value over time.
    — Joe D'Allegro, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
  • As commercial orbital platforms emerge, Outpost is positioning sample and product return as a core service for companies that need both access to space and analysis on Earth.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026

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“Cross section.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross%20section. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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