Definition of cross-reference
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a notation or direction at one place (as in a book or filing system) to pertinent information at another place
cross-reference
verb
cross-referenced; cross-referencing; cross-references
Definition of cross-reference (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to supply with cross-references
cross-reference a book
2
: to research, verify, or organize by means of cross-references
cross-reference information
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The first known use of cross-reference was in 1834
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