cross-reference — English Dictionary

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.

   Examples

   Hobson-Jobson (1903) contains 2467 dictionary entries, of which 31 are merely cross-references to other entries.

Verb

1. To provide something with a cross-reference.

   Usage

   • Transitive

   Synonyms

   cross-refer

   Examples

   This index, which is cross-referenced, will enable references on any subject to be found easily.

2. To compare two or more sources of information.

   Usage

   • Transitive

Noun

1. a reference at one place in a work to information at another place in the same work

   Synonyms

   cross-index

   Broader terms

   citationciteacknowledgmentcreditreferencementionquotation