cross section (Meaning)

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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

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cross section (s)

representing a plane made by cutting across something at right angles to its length

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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, sampler, slice,selection, example, instance, case, illustration, prototype

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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.