cross-reference
noun
- reference from one section of a work to another
verb
- create a cross-reference
- compare distinct sources
Wiktionary
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree English cross- English reference English cross-reference From cross- + reference.
- A reference or direction in one place in a book or other source of information to information at another place in the same work.
“Hobson-Jobson (1903) contains 2467 dictionary entries, of which 31 are merely cross-references to other entries.”
verb
Etymology: Etymology tree English cross- English reference English cross-reference From cross- + reference.
- To provide something with a cross-reference.
“This index, which is cross-referenced, will enable references on any subject to be found easily.”
- To compare two or more sources of information.