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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Reducing the cross section of the trailer is the most effective way to reduce the drag and increase the range.
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Brad Templeton, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Civilian air traffic control infrastructure is designed for crewed aircraft that have larger radar cross sections and operate at higher altitudes than drones.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
At tax consulting firm Ryan, No. 13 on the large company list, senior leaders hold regular listening sessions with a cross section of 12 to 15 employees to get feedback and then take action on common themes uncovered.
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—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024
The Japanese Whisky Advent Calendar for $324 Bourbon & American Whiskey Advent Calendar (2024 Edition)
Another great Drinks By The Dram offering, presenting us with an incredible cross section of 25 American whiskies.
—Mark Littler, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Brad Templeton, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Civilian air traffic control infrastructure is designed for crewed aircraft that have larger radar cross sections and operate at higher altitudes than drones.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
At tax consulting firm Ryan, No. 13 on the large company list, senior leaders hold regular listening sessions with a cross section of 12 to 15 employees to get feedback and then take action on common themes uncovered.
2.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024
The Japanese Whisky Advent Calendar for $324 Bourbon & American Whiskey Advent Calendar (2024 Edition)
Another great Drinks By The Dram offering, presenting us with an incredible cross section of 25 American whiskies.
—Mark Littler, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for cross section
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