cross-check
verb (used with object)
to determine the accuracy of (something) by checking it with various sources.
cross-checking
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present participleof cross-check.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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When there is a match, they compare the person to information they scraped from social media, using reverse image searching and cross-checking public profiles.
From Slate ● Jan. 28, 2026
The review process requires careful research and cross-checking.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
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.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2025
For investigators, what once required weeks of cross-checking siloed systems can now be done in hours or less.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2025
Oberman also brought Mark Kaletka, who managed internal networking at Fermilab, one of HEPNET's largest sites, into the cross-checking process.
From Underground by Suelette Dreyfus
