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cross section

noun

Definition of cross section

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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As title sponsor of the WTA’s flagship event, Fage will have brand visibility across broadcast and venue, product sampling, fan experiences and hospitality at the WTA Finals.

— Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Tissue sampling is helping patients choose better treatments.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 22 Oct. 2026

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There are rippling gasps, drums, strings, sax, a vaguely Latin guitar, a sample of a woman talking about getting her hair done.

— Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
Scammers can lift voice samples from videos people casually post on platforms like Instagram and TikTok.

— Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

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