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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
The system can then cross-reference availability across multiple, and potentially disparate, EHR systems to coordinate the request.
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David Chou, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Typically, Bubic will study the different pitch grips and cross-reference how his pitching arsenal was performing during the start.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2025
Law enforcement agencies can now cross-reference images with existing databases to quickly identify suspects or locate missing persons.
—Nadeem Khan, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
In light of the document’s complexity and extraordinary length, a team of scholars was assembled to conduct a detailed physical examination and cross-reference names and locations with other historical sources.
—Franz Lidz, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The ability of the government to cross-reference personal information using databases from different agencies is tightly regulated under the US Privacy Act.
—Dell Cameron, Wired News, 21 Apr. 2025
They cross-reference information received directly from employers, financial institutions, and other third parties.
—Quora, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
What To Know The Trump administration's pending agreement would allow ICE to cross-reference names and addresses with IRS data, multiple outlets previously reported.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
In 2025, recruiters will increasingly cross-reference CVs with online profiles.
—Andrew Fennell, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
David Chou, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Typically, Bubic will study the different pitch grips and cross-reference how his pitching arsenal was performing during the start.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2025
Law enforcement agencies can now cross-reference images with existing databases to quickly identify suspects or locate missing persons.
—Nadeem Khan, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
In light of the document’s complexity and extraordinary length, a team of scholars was assembled to conduct a detailed physical examination and cross-reference names and locations with other historical sources.
—Franz Lidz, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The ability of the government to cross-reference personal information using databases from different agencies is tightly regulated under the US Privacy Act.
—Dell Cameron, Wired News, 21 Apr. 2025
They cross-reference information received directly from employers, financial institutions, and other third parties.
—Quora, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
What To Know The Trump administration's pending agreement would allow ICE to cross-reference names and addresses with IRS data, multiple outlets previously reported.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
In 2025, recruiters will increasingly cross-reference CVs with online profiles.
—Andrew Fennell, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross-reference
reference
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Biden’s sweeping executive order on AI was in keeping with the lengths EU went through to create the EU AI Act, the first comprehensive legislation on AI, which included references to GDPR and the Digital Services Act that were drafted in line with the implications for artificial intelligence.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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There are lyrical references to swimming and being taken to the river.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cross-reference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross-reference. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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