cross-reference
1 of 2noun
cross-ref·er·ence ˈkrȯs-ˈre-fərn(t)s 
-ˈre-f(ə-)rən(t)s
: a notation or direction at one place (as in a book or filing system) to pertinent information at another place
cross-reference
2 of 2verb
cross-referenced; cross-referencing; cross-references
transitive verb
1
: to supply with cross-references
cross-reference a book
2
: to research, verify, or organize by means of cross-references
cross-reference information
Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1834, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1902, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
cross-reference
noun
cross-ref·er·ence
ˈkrȯs-ˈre-fə-rəns,
-ˈre-frəns
: a note (as in a dictionary) that directs a user to information at another place
cross-reference
noun
as in reference
a notation in a book (such as a dictionary) that tells you where to look for more information The almanac includes cross-references to a map and timeline for each country. Synonyms & Similar Words
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