crosscheck
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Definition
- 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
- an illegal check (chopping at an opponent's arms or stick)
- an instance of confirming something by considering information from several sources