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
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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For reference, a brand new iPhone 15 Pro Max starts at 7,999 yuan in China.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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Bonus points are available for a reference to their native Bay Area.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cross-reference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross-reference. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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