cross-reference

as in reference
a notation in a book (such as a dictionary) that tells you where to look for more information The almanac includes cross-references to a map and timeline for each country.

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Recent Examples of cross-reference Below is a map of the affected states: The FDA alert has a chart with corresponding item numbers, product descriptions, as well as UPC and lot numbers for customers to cross-reference. Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025 This will allow users to search and cross-reference the texts from anywhere in the world. Brittney Melton, NPR, 12 Aug. 2025 Attackers often cross-reference usernames and reused passwords across the internet, even if your login wasn’t part of the leak. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025 Even more transformative is the ability to cross-reference emotional insights with real-time performance data, including promotional offers and incentives. Jessica Hawthorne-Castro, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025 After that, cross-reference your findings with a quick online search for outfitters in the area. Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2025 The company also clarified that no other employees were seen in the viral clip after social media sleuths used LinkedIn to cross-reference and identify another woman seen in the frame. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross-reference
reference
Noun
  • For reference, Prater is six years older than Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady.
    Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The adults never quite understood the reference.
    Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025

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“Cross-reference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross-reference. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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