Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
transect
verb
/trænˈsɛkt/
Definition
To cut across or divide a particular area, often used in geographical or ecological contexts.
Examples
- The researchers will transect the forest to study the biodiversity.
- They used a grid system to transect the river and collect data on water quality.
- To better understand the ecosystem, the team decided to transect the area in multiple directions.
Meaning
Generally refers to the action of intersecting or dividing a space or entity into parts or layers, particularly in studies that involve surveying or analyzing landscapes.
Synonyms
- intersect
- cut through
- divide
- cross
- slice
