Intersect vs. Intercept

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  • Intersect (verb)

    To cut into or between; to cut or cross mutually; to divide into parts.

    “Parallel lines don’t intersect.”

    “Any two diameters of a circle intersect each other at the centre.”

  • Intersect (verb)

    Of two sets, to have at least one element in common.

  • Intercept (verb)

    To stop, deflect or divert (something in progress or motion).

    “The police intercepted the package of stolen goods while it was in transit.”

  • Intercept (verb)

    To gain possession of (the ball) in a ball game

  • Intercept (verb)

    To take or comprehend between.

  • Intercept (noun)

    An interception of a radio broadcast or a telephone call.

  • Intercept (noun)

    An interception of a missile.

  • Intercept (noun)

    The coordinate of the point at which a curve intersects an axis.

  • Intercept (noun)

    A form of market research where consumers are intercepted and interviewed in a retail store or mall.

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