Definitions

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  • noun A comparison of two or more sources of information
  • verb To compare two or more sources of information.

Etymologies

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From cross + reference, by shortening

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Examples

  • Generally optional fields include: month: an official field, but people are usually no more specific than year key: (to figure out) crossref

    Netvouz - new bookmarks 2010

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