Definition

1. Noun:
   • An illegal check (chopping at an opponent's arms or stick): In ice hockey, a penalty called when a player uses the shaft of their stick to impede an opponent.
   • An instance of confirming something by considering information from several sources: The act of verifying facts or data by using multiple, independent methods or sources to ensure accuracy.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Sports):

  • The referee called a penalty for a crosscheck.
  • He received a two-minute minor for a crosscheck behind the net.

• Noun (Verification):

  • We performed a crosscheck of the financial data using two different software programs.
  • A thorough crosscheck of the witness statements revealed inconsistencies.

Advanced Usage

• "to cross-check" (Verb): The act of verifying information by comparing it with other sources. Note: This is the verb form, listed here as it is a direct derivative of the noun's second meaning.
  • Always cross-check your sources before publishing the article.
  • The accountant will cross-check the entries in the ledger.

Variants and Related Words

• Cross-check (v/n): The hyphenated form is commonly used, especially for the verification meaning. It functions as both a verb and a noun.
  • Verb: You should cross-check these figures. Noun: The cross-check confirmed our initial findings.

Synonyms

• Verification: The process of establishing the truth or accuracy of something.
• Corroboration: Evidence which confirms or supports a statement, theory, or finding.
• Illegal check (Sports): A general term for a prohibited physical play in hockey.

Related Phrases

• Double-check: To check something again for accuracy or security. (This is a more common, general synonym for the verification aspect).
  • Double-check the address before you send the package.

Noun

1. an illegal check (chopping at an opponent's arms or stick)
2. an instance of confirming something by considering information from several sources