Definition of cross-reference
:a notation or direction at one place (as in a book or filing system) to pertinent information at another place
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First Known Use of cross-reference
1834
Definition of cross-reference
transitive verb
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
CROSS-REFERENCE Defined for English Language Learners
cross-reference
verb
Definition of cross-reference for English Language Learners
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: to supply (something, such as a book) with cross-references
CROSS-REFERENCE Defined for Kids
cross-reference
noun
cross-ref·er·ence
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ˈkrȯs-ˈre-fə-rəns
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-ˈre-frəns
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Definition of cross-reference for Students
:a note (as in a dictionary) that directs a user to information at another place
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