cross-reference
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See also: crossreference
Etymology
Noun
cross-reference (plural cross-references)
- A reference or direction in one place in a book or other source of information to information at another place in the same work.
- 2018, James Lambert, “Setting the Record Straight: An In-depth Examination of Hobson-Jobson”, in International Journal of Lexicography, volume 31, number 4, , page 490:
- Hobson-Jobson (1903) contains 2467 dictionary entries, of which 31 are merely cross-references to other entries.
Translations
a reference to another location in the same source
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Verb
cross-reference (third-person singular simple present cross-references, present participle cross-referencing, simple past and past participle cross-referenced)
- (transitive) To provide something with a cross-reference.
- 1951 January, “Notes and News: A Comprehensive Index”, in Railway Magazine, page 67:
- This index, which is cross-referenced, will enable references on any subject to be found easily.
- (transitive) To compare two or more sources of information.
Translations
provide with cross-reference
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