cross 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.

cross-reference

[ kraws-ref-er-uhns, -ref-ruhns, kros- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

, cross-ref·er·enced, cross-ref·er·enc·ing.

to provide with cross references:
The new encyclopedia is completely cross-referenced.
cross-refer.

cross-reference

First recorded in 1825–35

First recorded in 1900–05

We put it under Arouet, but there is a cross-reference from Voltaire.

If the cross-reference falls outside the class, the class number should be noted in addition to the subclass number.

The circles in the diagrams contain cross reference figures in order that the stains may be traced without difficulty.

In such case, a cross-reference should be made from the feigned name.

If the work have a distinctive title, there should be a cross-reference from that.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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