interception

noun

in·​ter·​cep·​tion ˌin-tər-ˈsep-shən How to pronounce interception (audio)
1
a
: the action of intercepting
b
: the state of being intercepted
2
: something that is intercepted
especially : an intercepted forward pass

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But Phone-to-Android RCS chats only encrypt messages in transit, not end-to-end, potentially putting messages at risk of interception. — Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025 The change in approach can be seen in some basic data, which shows the average of 2.2 interceptions by centre-backs per Premier League game during O’Neil’s reign rise to 3.8 so far under Pereira. — Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025 Rudolph threw for 1,530 yards with nine touchdowns and nine interceptions in Tennessee. — Matt Levine, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025 In his nine-year career, Pierce had 218 total tackles, 9.5 sacks, 19 tackles for loss, with six fumble recoveries, and one memorable interception. — Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for interception

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of interception was in the 15th century

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