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cross-reference

UK/,krɔs'refərəns/US/'krɔsrifәrәns; (?@) 'krɔ:s-/

Definitions

n.

A reference from one part of a book or document to another.

相互参照;交叉引用

v.

To provide cross-references between two things.

相互参照;交叉引用

Root Breakdown

Native English
crossroot
+
-connector
+
referenceroot
=cross-reference

cross + reference = a reference that crosses between two locations.

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Cross-reference the index with the bibliography.

Word Forms

Noun

Pluralcross-references
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