\ ˈkrȯs-ˌchek
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cross-checked; cross-checking; cross-checks
Definition of cross-check
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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
noun
Definition of cross-check (Entry 2 of 2)
: an act or instance of cross-checking
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“Cross-check.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cross-check. Accessed 8 Mar. 2021.
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cross-check
verb
English Language Learners Definition of cross-check
: to use a different source or method to check (something, such as information or calculations)
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The first known use of cross-check was circa 1930
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