Meaning of the word "cross section" in English

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cross section

US /ˈkrɔs ˌsek.ʃən/

UK /ˈkrɔs ˌsek.ʃən/

a surface or shape that is produced by cutting through a solid object

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The engineer examined the cross section of the pipe to check for corrosion.

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The diagram showed a cross section of the human heart.

Synonym:

section cutaway profile

a representative sample of a larger group or population

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The survey included a cross section of society, from students to retirees.

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The focus group represented a good cross section of our target demographic.

Synonym:

sample representation slice segment

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