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intercept

The correct spelling is intercept.

How to pronounce intercept

noun

Say it like: Int-ers-ept

The correct spelling is intercept. An interception of a radio broadcast or a telephone call. For example: "The police intercepted the package of stolen goods while it was in transit."

Usage Examples

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

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An interception of a radio broadcast or a telephone call.
  2. 2.An interception of a missile.
  3. 3.The coordinate of the point at which a curve intersects an axis.
  4. 4.A form of market research where consumers are intercepted and interviewed in a retail store or mall.

verb

  1. 1.To stop, deflect or divert (something in progress or motion).
  2. 2.To gain possession of (the ball) in a ball game
  3. 3.To take or comprehend between.

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