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
Law enforcement agencies can now cross-reference images with existing databases to quickly identify suspects or locate missing persons.
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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
Once an image is captured, the system can cross-reference it with a vast database of publicly available information to retrieve relevant stock data, including the company's stock price, earnings reports, latest news or even social media discussions related to that brand.
—Lester Pereira, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Complementing these features, the triangulation reports cross-reference medical records with billing statements to identify any missing or overlooked records or expenses to assure that every record and bill is accounted for.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
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
Once an image is captured, the system can cross-reference it with a vast database of publicly available information to retrieve relevant stock data, including the company's stock price, earnings reports, latest news or even social media discussions related to that brand.
—Lester Pereira, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Complementing these features, the triangulation reports cross-reference medical records with billing statements to identify any missing or overlooked records or expenses to assure that every record and bill is accounted for.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross-reference
reference
Noun
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For reference, Naylor inked a one-year, $10.9 million deal in his final year of arbitration.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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The campsite’s name is a reference to the Valley Forge Lodge, which operated in the area in the early 1900s.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cross-reference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross-reference. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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