cross-reference

See also: crossreference

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Etymology

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substratebor.?
Proto-Italic *kruk(i)s
Latin cruxbor.
Old Irish crosbor.
Old Norse krossbor.
Old English cros
Middle English cross
Middle English cros-
English cross-
English reference
English cross-reference

    From cross- + reference.

    Noun

    cross-reference (plural cross-references)

    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.
      • 2018, James Lambert, “Setting the Record Straight: An In-depth Examination of Hobson-Jobson”, in International Journal of Lexicography, volume 31, number 4, →DOI, page 490:
        Hobson-Jobson (1903) contains 2467 dictionary entries, of which 31 are merely cross-references to other entries.

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    Verb

    cross-reference (third-person singular simple present cross-references, present participle cross-referencing, simple past and past participle cross-referenced)

    1. (transitive) To provide something with a cross-reference.
      Synonym: cross-refer
      • 1951 January, “Notes and News: A Comprehensive Index”, in Railway Magazine, page 67:
        This index, which is cross-referenced, will enable references on any subject to be found easily.
    2. (transitive) To compare two or more sources of information.

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