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bisect

/bɪˈsɛkt/ verb · British & US
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What does bisect mean?

verb

To cut or divide something into two parts, typically by making a straight cut through the middle. To separate or divide something into two parts.

Example

"The carpenter used a ruler to bisect the wooden board, creating two equal halves."

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