Synonyms of cross-reference

cross-reference

noun

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.

Related Words

• reference
• footnote
• source
• note
• caption
• authority
• extract
• quotation
• citation
• excerpt

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cross-reference

When a new investment memo lands, the IC Robot reads it, cross-references the assumptions against 13 years of outcomes, and pushes back. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 May 2026

But always cross-reference app suggestions against other apps as well as physical tools. — Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 8 May 2026

Oddsmakers manage them independently and sometimes forget to cross-reference and make slight adjustments as needed. — Douglas Kezirian, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026

The legislation would require states to verify citizenship status — in some cases by sharing their voter rolls with the Department of Homeland Security — which would then cross-reference the list with its internal citizenship database. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026