Intersect vs. Intercept

Intersect vs. Intercept — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Intersect and Intercept

Intersectverb

(ambitransitive) 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.

Interceptverb

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

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

Intersectverb

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

Interceptverb

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

Intersectverb

meet at a point

Interceptverb

Of a defensive player: to steal a pass thrown by the opposing team, gaining possession of the ball.

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Interceptverb

To take or comprehend between.

Interceptnoun

An interception of a radio broadcast or a telephone call.

Interceptnoun

An interception of a missile.

Interceptnoun

(algebraic geometry) The coordinate of the point at which a curve intersects an axis.

Interceptnoun

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

Interceptnoun

the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis

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Interceptverb

seize on its way;

The fighter plane was ordered to intercept an aircraft that had entered the country's airspace

Interceptverb

tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information;

The FBI was tapping the phone line of the suspected spyIs this hotel room bugged?