Intersection
noun
It is the point or area where two or more lines, roads, etc. meet or cross each other.
There was a huge traffic jam at the intersection of 5th Avenue and 23rd Street.
Often appears as...
- busy intersection
- intersection of roads
noun
In math, intersection is the shared elements of two or more sets.
The intersection of sets A and B is the set of elements common to both A and B.
Often appears as...
- intersection of sets
- intersection point
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Academic
noun
In computing, intersection is a process that identifies the common elements or attributes of two or more databases.
Intersection can be used in database operations to find common data between two tables.
Often appears as...
- database intersection
- intersection operation
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Technical
noun
It is the point or area where two or more lines, roads, etc. meet or cross each other.
There was a huge traffic jam at the intersection of 5th Avenue and 23rd Street.
Often appears as...
- busy intersection
- intersection of roads
noun
In math, intersection is the shared elements of two or more sets.
The intersection of sets A and B is the set of elements common to both A and B.
Often appears as...
- intersection of sets
- intersection point
Usage tips
Academic
noun
In computing, intersection is a process that identifies the common elements or attributes of two or more databases.
Intersection can be used in database operations to find common data between two tables.
Often appears as...
- database intersection
- intersection operation
Usage tips
Technical
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Pro Tip 1/3Physical Place
The term often describes where streets physically cross, so envision a map when you use it.
Let's meet at the intersection where Main Street crosses Oak Avenue.
Pro Tip 2/3Frequent Usage
Used commonly in driving contexts, such as giving directions.
Turn left at the next intersection.
Pro Tip 3/3Meeting Point
Can signify a meeting point, not just for roads, but also ideas or interests.
Our interests found an intersection in environmental activism.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Place
The term often describes where streets physically cross, so envision a map when you use it.
Let's meet at the intersection where Main Street crosses Oak Avenue.
Pro Tip 2/3Frequent Usage
Used commonly in driving contexts, such as giving directions.
Turn left at the next intersection.
Pro Tip 3/3Meeting Point
Can signify a meeting point, not just for roads, but also ideas or interests.
Our interests found an intersection in environmental activism.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Place
The term often describes where streets physically cross, so envision a map when you use it.
Let's meet at the intersection where Main Street crosses Oak Avenue.
Pro Tip 2/3Frequent Usage
Used commonly in driving contexts, such as giving directions.
Turn left at the next intersection.
Pro Tip 3/3Meeting Point
Can signify a meeting point, not just for roads, but also ideas or interests.
Our interests found an intersection in environmental activism.
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The greatest TED Talk...
none of them wanted anything to do with this movie I mean I was amazed they wanted absolutely nothing to do with this project and I mean I was blown away because I thought the whole concept the idea of advertising was to get your product out in front of as many people as possible to get them as many people to see it as possible especially in today's world this this intersection of
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If I should have a...
Third, someone has something you've never even heard of before. Fourth, someone has something you thought you knew everything about, but they're introducing a new angle of looking at it. And I tell people that this is where great stories start from -- these four intersections of what you're passionate about and what others might be invested in.
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Jonathan Foley: The...
Tonight, I want to have a conversation about this incredible global issue that's at the intersection of land use, food and environment, something we can all relate to, and what I've been calling the other inconvenient truth. But first, I want to take you on a little journey. Let's first visit our planet, but at night,
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LA92 Panel - Live PIPE...
peace and were rejected found that way the busy intersection where cars were overturned and burned where other cars were stoned where a television technician was pulled from his wagon and almost beaten to death what has changed the only thing that was done was that massive forces were
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What if 3D printing was...
and for us, this is very exciting, because this really is owning the intersection between hardware, software and molecular science, and I can't wait to see what designers and engineers around the world are going to be able to do with this great tool. Thanks for listening.
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Gastronomy and the...
soul food I didn't like being black for most of my life I've lived at the intersection of the illusion of race and a reality of food and I'd like to tell you today how I changed my address from loathing to love and revolutionized my
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Can you solve the...
One powerful way to solve problems is to simplify. And in this case, we can focus our attention on the two things that are important for our intersections and the stretches of snake between them.
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The urgency of...
like other socially marginalized people all over the world, were facing all kinds of dilemmas and challenges as a consequence of intersectionality, intersections of race and gender,
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Why some of us don't...
Explore your intersections. Embracing our inner wiring leads to a happier, more authentic life. And perhaps more importantly -- multipotentialites, the world needs us. Thank you.
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Elon Musk: A future...
to build a self-sustaining city. And it's where you have an intersection of sets of people who want to go, because I think only a small percentage of humanity will want to go,
Video examples
The greatest TED Talk...
none of them wanted anything to do with this movie I mean I was amazed they wanted absolutely nothing to do with this project and I mean I was blown away because I thought the whole concept the idea of advertising was to get your product out in front of as many people as possible to get them as many people to see it as possible especially in today's world this this intersection of
Video examples
If I should have a...
Third, someone has something you've never even heard of before. Fourth, someone has something you thought you knew everything about, but they're introducing a new angle of looking at it. And I tell people that this is where great stories start from -- these four intersections of what you're passionate about and what others might be invested in.
Video examples
Jonathan Foley: The...
Tonight, I want to have a conversation about this incredible global issue that's at the intersection of land use, food and environment, something we can all relate to, and what I've been calling the other inconvenient truth. But first, I want to take you on a little journey. Let's first visit our planet, but at night,
Video examples
LA92 Panel - Live PIPE...
peace and were rejected found that way the busy intersection where cars were overturned and burned where other cars were stoned where a television technician was pulled from his wagon and almost beaten to death what has changed the only thing that was done was that massive forces were
Video examples
What if 3D printing was...
and for us, this is very exciting, because this really is owning the intersection between hardware, software and molecular science, and I can't wait to see what designers and engineers around the world are going to be able to do with this great tool. Thanks for listening.
Video examples
Gastronomy and the...
soul food I didn't like being black for most of my life I've lived at the intersection of the illusion of race and a reality of food and I'd like to tell you today how I changed my address from loathing to love and revolutionized my
Video examples
Can you solve the...
One powerful way to solve problems is to simplify. And in this case, we can focus our attention on the two things that are important for our intersections and the stretches of snake between them.
Video examples
The urgency of...
like other socially marginalized people all over the world, were facing all kinds of dilemmas and challenges as a consequence of intersectionality, intersections of race and gender,
Video examples
Why some of us don't...
Explore your intersections. Embracing our inner wiring leads to a happier, more authentic life. And perhaps more importantly -- multipotentialites, the world needs us. Thank you.
Video examples
Elon Musk: A future...
to build a self-sustaining city. And it's where you have an intersection of sets of people who want to go, because I think only a small percentage of humanity will want to go,
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Justin Rosenstein
American Businessman
Life is short, youth is finite, and opportunities endless. Have you found the intersection of your passion and the potential for world-shaping positive impact? If you don't have a great idea of your own, there are plenty of great teams that need you - unknown startups and established teams in giant companies alike.
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Octavio Paz
Mexican Poet
If we are a metaphor of the universe, the human couple is the metaphor par excellence, the point of intersection of all forces and the seed of all forms. The couple is time recaptured, the return to the time before time.
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Nancy Gibbs
American Journalist
The path of progress cuts through the four-way intersection of the moral, medical, religious and political - and whichever way you turn, you are likely to run over someone's deeply held beliefs.
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Kimberle Williams Crenshaw
American Activist
Separate but unequal' didn't work in respect to race, it doesn't work in respect to gender, and it especially doesn't work when looking at the intersection of race and gender.
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Shaun King
American Writer
I'm most comfortable at the intersection of technology and helping people; that's really what gets me going and gets me excited and what I get most passionate about.
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Nell Scovell
American Journalist
I was ahead of the gender curve, but I wasn't ahead of the intersectionality curve, and I get it now. It's important to me.
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Krista Tippett
American Journalist
I like to say that I'm tracing the intersection between big ideas and human experience, between theology and real life.
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Scott Weiss
American Businessman
Your happiness is at the intersection of your passions and learning from great people.
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Shahid Khan
Pakistani Businessman
Urban living is an intersection of business and personal life.
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Sebastian Lelio
Chilean Director
I'm interested in the intersection of character and actor.
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Justin Rosenstein
American Businessman
Life is short, youth is finite, and opportunities endless. Have you found the intersection of your passion and the potential for world-shaping positive impact? If you don't have a great idea of your own, there are plenty of great teams that need you - unknown startups and established teams in giant companies alike.
Quote examples
Octavio Paz
Mexican Poet
If we are a metaphor of the universe, the human couple is the metaphor par excellence, the point of intersection of all forces and the seed of all forms. The couple is time recaptured, the return to the time before time.
Quote examples
Nancy Gibbs
American Journalist
The path of progress cuts through the four-way intersection of the moral, medical, religious and political - and whichever way you turn, you are likely to run over someone's deeply held beliefs.
Quote examples
Kimberle Williams Crenshaw
American Activist
Separate but unequal' didn't work in respect to race, it doesn't work in respect to gender, and it especially doesn't work when looking at the intersection of race and gender.
Quote examples
Shaun King
American Writer
I'm most comfortable at the intersection of technology and helping people; that's really what gets me going and gets me excited and what I get most passionate about.
Quote examples
Nell Scovell
American Journalist
I was ahead of the gender curve, but I wasn't ahead of the intersectionality curve, and I get it now. It's important to me.
Quote examples
Krista Tippett
American Journalist
I like to say that I'm tracing the intersection between big ideas and human experience, between theology and real life.
Quote examples
Scott Weiss
American Businessman
Your happiness is at the intersection of your passions and learning from great people.
Quote examples
Shahid Khan
Pakistani Businessman
Urban living is an intersection of business and personal life.
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Sebastian Lelio
Chilean Director
I'm interested in the intersection of character and actor.
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