A section formed by a plane cutting through an object, usually at right angles to an axis. / (mathematics, statistics) A sample meant to be representative of a whole population.

Alternative spelling of cross section

(US, informal) Federally subsidized housing for low-income families and individuals, formally known as the Housing Choice Voucher Program.

(geometry) the division of a whole into two parts such that the ratio of the smaller part to the larger is equal to the ratio of the larger part to the whole.

Of, pertaining to, or being a cross section.

The symbol §, used to refer to a particular section of a document, such as a legal code.

plural of section sign

plural of cross section

(law) Something that must not be removed or modified during redistribution. / (mathematics) A section that will not vary through changing state.

The part of an orchestra formed by brass instruments.