cross-check

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verb

ˈkrȯs-ˌchek 

cross-checked; cross-checking; cross-checks

transitive verb

1

: to obstruct in ice hockey or lacrosse by thrusting one's stick held in both hands across an opponent's face or body

2

: to check (something, such as data or reports) from various angles or sources to determine validity or accuracy

cross-check

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noun

: an act or instance of cross-checking

Examples of cross-check in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Analysts are then instructed to cross-check the information against the commercial database Accurint, and to highlight any discrepancies, the sources added. — Daniel Klaidman, CBS News, 13 July 2026

But the attorney for Walworth County said those seeking access to the records wanted to cross-check ineligible voters against the names of those registered. — Scott Bauer, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Noun

At the high end, Fountain Life prices its diagnostics-heavy membership between roughly $6,500 and $21,500 a year depending on tier, based on a May 2026 cross-check of the company’s own pricing pages. — Allison Palmer updated June 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026

Fountain Life sells annual diagnostics-heavy memberships priced roughly $6,500 to $21,500 depending on tier, per a May 2026 cross-check of the company’s own pricing pages. — Allison Palmer updated June 24, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun

1839, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cross-check

• aztec
• breakneck
• codec
• exec
• mixtec
• paycheck
• pinchbeck
• recheck
• redneck
• toltec
• beck
• breck