cross-sectional

• Qui se rapporte à une étude portant sur un échantillon de population à un moment donné, ou qui décrit une coupe transversale de quelque chose.

Relating to a sample or study that examines data from a population at a specific point in time, or describing a slice or section cut across something.

1. B2formalscientific

   Of or relating to a cross section, especially a sample that is representative of a larger group.

   Transversal, en coupe

   • The study used a cross-sectional sample of the population.
   • Cross-sectional data was collected from various age groups.
   • The research employed a cross-sectional design to analyze trends.

   Synonymesrepresentativesectionaltypical

2. Representing a perpendicular cutB2formalscientific

   Representing a plane made by cutting across something at right angles to its length.

   en coupe transversale

   • The cross-sectional view of the pipe showed its internal structure.
   • Engineers examined a cross-sectional diagram of the bridge.
   • A cross-sectional slice of the tree trunk revealed its growth rings.

   Synonymescrosswisetransversaltransverse