cross-reference
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1cross–ref·er·ence

noun \ˈkrs-ˈre-fərn(t)s, -ˈre-f(ə-)rən(t)s\

Definition of CROSS-REFERENCE

: a notation or direction at one place (as in a book or filing system) to pertinent information at another place

First Known Use of CROSS-REFERENCE

1834

2cross–reference

transitive verb

Definition of CROSS-REFERENCE

1
: to supply with cross-references <cross–reference a book>
2
: to research, verify, or organize by means of cross-references <cross–reference information>

First Known Use of CROSS-REFERENCE

1902

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