cross-index

¹ American  

[kraws-in-deks, kros-] / ˈkrɔsˈɪn dɛks, ˈkrɒs- /

verb (used with object)

1. to provide with cross references or with a cross-referenced index.

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verb (used without object)

1. to refer by a note or indication of location to related material, as in an index, book, or article; contain cross references.

   Footnotes cross-index to the appendix and bibliography.

cross index ² American  

noun

1. a note or group of notes referring the reader to material elsewhere.

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cross-index British  

noun

1. a note or notes referring the reader to other material

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verb

1. (intr) (of a note in a book) to refer to related material

2. to provide or be provided with cross-indexes

Etymology

Origin of cross-index

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

Plain, every-day rules for lessening the cost of patterns, with a complete system of cost keeping, a detailed method of marking, applicable to all branches of the trade, with complete information showing what the pattern is, its specific title, its cost, date of production, material of which it is made, the number of pieces and core-boxes, and its location in the pattern safe, all condensed into a most complete card record, with cross index.

From Project Gutenberg

Now, all you have to do is, immediately you have made your entry, to index it; and if you will only spare the time and patience and perseverance, to cross index it.

From Project Gutenberg

No supplier is too small to get help: a one-man shop can often get the machine it needs through the Council's cross index of Detroit tools and equipment, can get advice on simplifying its operations from the best brains in the business.

From Time Magazine Archive

He then describes a new compass with a needle thrust through a pivoted axis, placed in a box with transparent cover, cross index of brass or silver, divided circle, and an external “rule” or alhidade provided with a pair of sights.

From Project Gutenberg