Cross-reference
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cross-reference is a noun meaning A reference or direction in one place in a book or other source of information to information at another place in the same work.
Meaning
A reference or direction in one place in a book or other source of information to information at another place in the same work.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To provide something with a cross-reference.
- (transitive) To compare two or more sources of information.
Example Sentences
This index, which is cross-referenced, will enable references on any subject to be found easily.
Hobson-Jobson (1903) contains 2467 dictionary entries, of which 31 are merely cross-references to other entries.
Word Forms
- cross-references
- crossreference
- cross-referencing
- cross-referenced
Synonyms for cross-reference
Depending on context, synonyms include cross-refer, cross-index.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cross-index, footnote, referencing, reference, refer, referral.
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