cross-reference

To cross reference is defined as to discuss a detail that can be found in another location, often within the same book.

(verb)

An example of to cross reference is to mention a quote that can be found complete in another chapter.

The definition of a cross reference is a mention of another part of a book where more information can be found.

(noun)

An example of a cross reference is a citation at the bottom of a page.

See cross-reference in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a reference from one part of a book, catalog, index, etc. to another part, for additional information

See cross-reference in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A reference from one part of a book, index, catalog, or file to another part containing related information.

transitive verb cross-ref·er·enced, cross-ref·er·enc·ing, cross-ref·er·enc·es

To provide with cross-references.

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