cross-reference

A reference or direction in one place in a book or other source of information to information at another place in the same work.

Noun

  1. A reference or direction in one place in a book or other source of information to information at another place in the same work.
    • Hobson-Jobson (1903) contains 2467 dictionary entries, of which 31 are merely cross-references to other entries. - 2018, James Lambert, “Setting the Record Straight: An In-depth Examination of Hobson-Jobson”, in...

Origin

Etymology tree English cross- English reference English cross-reference From cross- + reference.

Forms

cross-references crossreference

Verb

  1. To provide something with a cross-reference.
    • This index, which is cross-referenced, will enable references on any subject to be found easily. - 1951 January, “Notes and News: A Comprehensive Index”, in Railway Magazine, page 67:

    Synonyms: cross-refer

  2. To compare two or more sources of information.

Forms

cross-references cross-referencing cross-referenced crossreference