interception

American  

[in-ter-sep-shuhn] / ˌɪn tərˈsɛp ʃən /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of interception

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

Example Sentences

The UK government has been pushing for ways to ensure France carries out more interceptions as part of a new deal.

From BBC

He was named team MVP his senior year and finished his college career with nine interceptions and 40 pass deflections, as well as one punt return for a touchdown.

From Los Angeles Times

Five other linked interceptions were made by authorities in France, while a further two were each made in Germany and the Netherlands, Europol said.

From BBC

The Israeli military said it would investigate the failed interception.

From Barron's

The air-defence systems are used for the long-range interception of ballistic missiles.

From BBC