crossroads vs forking

crossroads

noun
  • A fork in the road. 

  • A place where one road crosses another; an intersection of two or more roads. 

  • A decision point; a turning point or opportunity to change direction, course, or goal. 

  • A centrally located position 

forking

noun
  • division into forks 

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