cross section

1. A section formed by a plane cutting through an object, usually at right angles to an axis.

   Querschnitt, Kreuzschnitt, Profil

   сече́ниеsečénije, попере́чное сече́ниеpoperéčnoje sečénije

   a section created by a plane cutting a solid perpendicular to its longest axis

2. A sample meant to be representative of a whole population.

   a sample meant to be representative of a whole population

3. A measure for the probability that a particular nuclear reaction will take place, typically denoted σ and having units of barns.

   Wirkungsquerschnitt

   (physics) the probability that a particular interaction (as capture or ionization) will take place between particles; measured in barns

1. Girders usually have a cross section designed to maximize their resistance to bending.

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2. "Cross Section" was my favourite magazine.

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