cross section (Meaning)
cross section (n)
a section created by a plane cutting a solid perpendicular to its longest axis
a sample meant to be representative of a whole population
(physics) the probability that a particular interaction (as capture or ionization) will take place between particles; measured in barns
cross section (s)
representing a plane made by cutting across something at right angles to its length
Synonyms & Antonyms of cross section
cross section Sentence Examples
- The geologist examined a cross section of the rock formation to understand its geological history.
- The architect created a detailed cross section of the building to illustrate its internal structure.
- In biology class, students studied a cross section of a plant stem under the microscope.
- The engineer analyzed a cross section of the bridge to determine its structural integrity.
- The doctor examined a cross section of the patient's tissue sample under the microscope to make a diagnosis.
- In mathematics, a cross section refers to the shape formed by cutting a solid object perpendicular to its axis.
- The photographer captured a stunning cross section of the canyon, revealing its intricate layers.
- The researcher presented a cross section of data from various studies to support her hypothesis.
- The historian analyzed a cross section of artifacts to gain insights into the culture of ancient civilizations.
- The teacher used a cross section of a tree trunk to teach students about dendrochronology.
FAQs About the word cross section
a section created by a plane cutting a solid perpendicular to its longest axis, a sample meant to be representative of a whole population, (physics) the probabi
sampling, sample, example, instance,selection, sampler, slice, locus classicus, exemplar, representative
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The geologist examined a cross section of the rock formation to understand its geological history.
The architect created a detailed cross section of the building to illustrate its internal structure.
In biology class, students studied a cross section of a plant stem under the microscope.
The engineer analyzed a cross section of the bridge to determine its structural integrity.
