interception

[in-ter-sep-shuhn]

noun

1. an act or instance of intercepting.

2. the state or fact of being intercepted.

3. Military.

   1. the engaging of an enemy force in an attempt to hinder or prevent it from carrying out its mission.

   2. the monitoring of enemy radio transmission to obtain information.

Word History and Origins

Origin of interception¹

First recorded in 1590–1600, interception is from the Latin word interceptiōn- (stem of interceptiō ). See intercept, -ion

Example Sentences

McCreary, 25, has started in three of the eight games he’s played in this season, and he had an interception in Week 1 against the Denver Broncos.

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There was little upset drama for the 27.5-point underdogs after Iamaleava’s early interception returned by Aiden Fisher 25 yards for a touchdown gave the Hoosiers the lead 57 seconds into the game.

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North Korea’s hypersonic gliding warheads can be a particularly potent threat, as they are designed to evade interception—which would complicate the U.S. and its allies’ defenses, according to the Japanese government.

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How the Vikings can win: Protect the football; Carson Wentz is coming off a couple of head-scratcher interceptions against Philadelphia, terrible throws.

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He has just two interceptions in seven games, and his team has yet to lose a fumble.

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