cross-reference
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Noun:
- A note or direction in a book or other text that tells the reader to look at another part of the same text for related information. It is a navigational tool within a single work, connecting related sections, entries, or concepts.
Usage
- A cross-reference is used to avoid repetition and to help the reader find comprehensive or explanatory information located elsewhere in the document.
- It is commonly found in dictionaries, encyclopedias, textbooks, indexes, and technical manuals.
- Format: Cross-references are often set apart by phrases like "see," "see also," "compare," or "cf."
Examples
- Noun:
- The dictionary entry for "fast" includes a cross-reference to "quick."
- Please follow the cross-reference in Chapter 3 to find the detailed diagram in Appendix A.
- The manual uses cross-references extensively to link related procedures.
Advanced Usage
- As a verb (to cross-reference): The act of putting a cross-reference in a text or of using one to find information.
- The indexer will cross-reference all major topics.
- You should cross-reference this statute with the relevant case law.
Variants and Related Words
- Cross-referenced (adj): Describing a text that contains cross-references.
- This is a thoroughly cross-referenced encyclopedia.
- Cross-referencing (n): The system or practice of making cross-references.
- The cross-referencing in this online help system is very efficient.
Synonyms
- Internal reference: A reference within the same document.
- Pointer: (In computing and general use) Something that directs you to another location.
Related Phrases
- "See [term]": A common phrase used to create a cross-reference.
- For antonyms, see "slow."
- "See also [term]": A cross-reference suggesting additional, related information.
- See also "velocity" for related concepts.
Noun
- a reference at one place in a work to information at another place in the same work