cross-check

[kraws-chek, kros-, kraws-chek, -chek, kros-]

verb (used with object)

1. to determine the accuracy of (something) by checking it with various sources.

2. Ice Hockey.,  to execute a cross-check on (an opponent).

noun

1. the act of cross-checking.

2. a means of cross-checking.

   I examined contemporary newspaper reports as a cross-check on his account.

3. Ice Hockey.,  an obstructing or impeding of the movement or progress of an opponent by placing the stick, with both hands, across the opponent's body or face.

Other Word Forms

• cross-checker noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of cross-check¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

This would require verifying Harjit Kaur's origin and identity in Punjab through photos, cross-checking with relatives or acquaintances or finding old records, which would take at least a few weeks.

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To ensure authenticity, creators say they rely on researchers who cross-check their content with published sources, while preserving the original context.

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For investigators, what once required weeks of cross-checking siloed systems can now be done in hours or less.

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"Never rely solely on social media promotions or unsolicited social media advertisements, always cross-check and verify job opportunities through official channels," he said on Wednesday.

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“Each month, our legislative team reviews hundreds of Council and Committee votes, cross-checking for potential conflicts,” she said.

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