English Explanatory Dictionary

transect

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To divide something by cutting transversely.
noun
  1. A path along which a researcher moves to count and record observations or collect data.

Pronunciation

/tɹænˈsɛkt/ /tɹɑːnˈsɛkt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-transect.wav

Word forms

transect transects transecting transected

Etymology

From tran- + sect.

Related words

transection quadrat

Derived words

beach transect
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