crosscutting

American  

[kraws-kuht-ing, kros-] / ˈkrɔsˌkʌt ɪŋ, ˈkrɒs- /

noun

Movies, Television.

1. the technique of intercutting a scene with portions of another scene, especially to heighten suspense by showing simultaneous action.

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Etymology

Origin of crosscutting

cross- + cutting

Example Sentences

The crosscutting pressures were clear Sunday after militants killed two Israeli soldiers in southern Gaza.

From The Wall Street Journal

But crosscutting concerns for months had made it impossible to gain traction.

From The Wall Street Journal

And yet, the series takes pains to connect them, thematically and visually, in the editing process, through crosscutting that links them throughout different periods of their lives.

From Los Angeles Times

There are a few crosscutting themes in my work — thriller aspect with “Blackfish,” but also can I say something remotely important in a new way?

From Salon

The changing circulation patterns also lead to more crosscutting wind shear, which can stymie storm development.

From Scientific American