cross reference
noun
a reference from one part of a book, index, or the like, to related material, as a word or illustration, in another part.
cross-referencing
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present participleof cross-reference.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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This involves cross-referencing the numbers from different sections of OBDC’s quarterly report.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
I studied the pages like scripture — cross-referencing crust ratios, comparing jam methods, building a menu as though I were prepping for an exam.
From Salon ● Oct. 14, 2025
These powerful applications provide a virtual fire hose of real-time information, including location and address history, cross-referencing usernames, and fingerprinting a user based on writing style.
From Slate ● Feb. 5, 2025
By cross-referencing its maps and the fire footprints with maps of local hiking trails, I determined which routes were in the burn area.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2025
Winston debated with himself whether to award Comrade Ogilvy the Order of Conspicuous Merit; and in the end he decided against it because of the unnecessary cross-referencing that it would entail.
From "1984" by George Orwell
