cross-refer

[ kraws-ri-fur, kros- ]

verb (used with or without object)

, cross-re·ferred, cross-re·fer·ring.

1. to refer by a cross reference.

cross-refer

verb

1. to refer from one part of something, esp a book, to another

Word History and Origins

Origin of cross-refer¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Additionally, Brown said, “NAPFA as an organization promotes women in leadership positions, and advisors also encourage collaboration among independent advisors and cross-refer clients to each other in their areas of specialty.”

From Forbes

ZURICH—Julius Baer Group AG entered a strategic partnership with Bank of China Ltd. to mutually cross-refer clients, giving the Swiss wealth-management firm access to one of the world's fastest-growing markets.

From Wall Street Journal