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cross section vs section

section vs cross section

cross section and section both are nouns.

cross section is not a verb while section is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cross section Yes No No No
section Yes No Yes No
As nouns, section is a hypernym of cross section; that is, section is a word with a broader meaning than cross section:
  • cross section: a section created by a plane cutting a solid perpendicular to its longest axis
  • section: (geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solid
Other hypernyms of cross section include plane section.
cross section (noun) section (noun)
(physics) the probability that a particular interaction (as capture or ionization) will take place between particles; measured in barns the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)
a sample meant to be representative of a whole population one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object
a section created by a plane cutting a solid perpendicular to its longest axis one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
a segment of a citrus fruit
a small army unit usually having a special function
a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class
a small team of policemen working as part of a police platoon
a specialized division of a large organization
a small class of students who are part of a larger course but are taught separately
(geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solid
a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people
a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope
a land unit equal to 1 square mile
cross section (verb) section (verb)
divide into segments
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