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 Yet most systems don’t cross-reference temperature, humidity or even which intern was running the test that day. Raghu Para, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 But his many descriptions of locations, people and events allowed the research team to cross-reference his account with historical records. Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2025 The system can then cross-reference availability across multiple, and potentially disparate, EHR systems to coordinate the request. 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
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  • Typically, riders will aim for between 90 to 120 grams of carbohydrate per hour — for reference, the UK medical guidelines for an adult male is around 275g for the entire day.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 12 July 2025
  • This is Dunham laying bare for audiences once more — and only her true fans, raised being way too online, would get all the references to her lore.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 11 July 2025

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

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