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cross-reference

cross-reference

3 4.6
A note in a book that tells you where to find related information
  • noun
  • /ˈkrɔsˌrɛfərəns/
translation icon : referencia cruzada
  • In the appendix, there are numerous cross-references to related chapters that provide additional insights.

If you look up biblical graph of biblical cross references, it'll pop up right away.

Examples

  • Many others also file your information in their file system with a cross-reference between whatever ID# they may give you and your SSN.

    Blog text (20)

  • Are there any useful cross-references to sea level, temperature, and climatic conditions at this time?

    Blog text (9)

  • Because for a long time you had people having to just do cross references on the bills where you have to go back and forth.

  • I did a full cross-reference, too.

    Alone in the Dark (2005)

  • I'd like to see a cross-reference table to allow multiple uses.

    Blog text (10)

  • I want a cross-reference of Bishop's associates who have similar vehicles.

    Shadow Conspiracy (1997)

  • These two data items are the cross-reference keys that define the association between the two entities, PRODUCT INVENTORY and PART INVENTORY.

    Academic text (1993)

  • Title III imports sections of the Bankruptcy Code by cross-reference and incorporation.

    Academic text (2017)

  • They also created cross-references within their wiki and linked to outside resources.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Go look at the state cross-reference on the NRA site or any mapping CCW site.

    Blog text (6)

Synonyms

reference
vscross-reference
329 3.2

Mention of a source that shows where information comes from

is specifically a directional note inside the same work rather than general citation
ref
vscross-reference
7 5.2

A source used to show where information comes from

is the full internal directional note, not a general shortened citation
cross-index
vscross-reference
6.8

A note in a book that points to related information in another part

is the general term used for that same internal directional note
renvoi
vscross-reference
  • Specialized
9.9

A note that points to another part of a text for more information

is the common everyday term for that same bibliographic pointer
cross-link
vscross-reference
  • Texting
4.0

A link between two web pages or documents that helps users move between them

is focused on printed or internal textual directions within the same work

How Thorough

catalog
  • US
211 2.5
cross-reference
3 4.6
to index
17 4.2
list
∞ 1.0
to note
158 1.3

Surface Forms

cross-reference singular
cross-references plural

Morphology

cross-reference = cross + reference (transparent) = cross + reference

The meaning 'a reference that directs across to related information' is a straightforward combination of 'cross' and 'reference' and is readily inferable.

Etymology

Cross-reference joins cross (meaning 'across' or 'between') and reference (meaning 'to point to' information). So a cross-reference is like a little road sign in a book that points you from one place to another, which is why it guides you to related information elsewhere.