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cross-reference

noun

  1. reference from one section of a work to another
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verb

  1. create a cross-reference
  2. compare distinct sources
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Wiktionary

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English cross- English reference English cross-reference From cross- + reference.

  1. 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.

  1. To provide something with a cross-reference.

    This index, which is cross-referenced, will enable references on any subject to be found easily.

  2. To compare two or more sources of information.