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

In fact, younger consumers increasingly turn to visual platforms like TikTok, YouTube and Instagram to discover new pet products and to cross-check information before making decisions. — Mita Malhotra, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

But his bigger issue was spreading way too much conflicting information to too many people that could be easily cross-checked. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026

Noun

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, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026

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 june 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 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