cross-reference
Use Cross-reference in a sentencecross reference
noun
a reference from one part of a book, index, or the like, to related material, as a word or illustration, in another part.
Origin:
1825–35
1825–35
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ər verb (used with object), verb (used without object), cross-ref·er·enced, cross-ref·er·enc·ing.
1.
to provide with cross references: The new encyclopedia is completely cross-referenced.
2.
Origin:
1900–05
1900–05
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| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
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World English Dictionary
| cross-reference | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a reference within a text to another part of the text |
| —vb | |
| 2. | to cross-refer |
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Example sentences
We will cross-reference the facts and see what patterns emerge.
They cross-reference it with the local newspaper or a clandestinely intercepted phone conversation.
Excellent navigation makes it easy to reference and cross-reference any creature, time period or topic.
They cross-reference it with the local newspaper or a clandestinely intercepted phone conversation.
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