cross-reference

noun

Definition of cross-referencenext
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.

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Recent Examples of cross-reference When a new investment memo lands, the IC Robot reads it, cross-references the assumptions against 13 years of outcomes, and pushes back. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 May 2026 But always cross-reference app suggestions against other apps as well as physical tools. — Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 8 May 2026 Oddsmakers manage them independently and sometimes forget to cross-reference and make slight adjustments as needed. — Douglas Kezirian, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026 The legislation would require states to verify citizenship status — in some cases by sharing their voter rolls with the Department of Homeland Security — which would then cross-reference the list with its internal citizenship database. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cross-reference
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  • Their art selection is peppered with Alexander Calder mobiles, Ellsworth Kelly canvases, and Gerhard Richter paintings, works that offer plenty of reference material, naturally.
    — Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Investigators found antisemitic messages and other items in Horn's car and storage unit, including a journal containing references to Nazism and white supremacy.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
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“Cross-reference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross-reference. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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