26984 words

crosscheck

5 definitions • 10 examples
1
to make certain that information, a calculation, etc. is correct, by asking a different person or using a different method of calculation:

Examples:

He didn't crosscheck his facts before publishing.
Those details can easily be cross-checked.
be crosschecked against The code can be crosschecked against a national computer database.
2
in ice hockey or lacrosse, to check (= try to stop) an opposing player by pushing your stick towards them with both hands, in a way that is against the rules :

Examples:

The number 9 got crosschecked right in the face.
He has been suspended four games for cross-checking the Nashville Predators defender in the head.
3
the act of making certain that information, a calculation, etc. is correct, by asking a different person or using a different method:

Examples:

As a cross-check, they were also asked to give their initials and date of birth.
The new processes include making crosschecks with the Human Resources department.
4
in ice hockey or lacrosse, the action of checking (= trying to stop) an opposing player by pushing your stick towards them with both hands, in a way that is against the rules:

Examples:

He had two goals disallowed, and absorbed at least one cross-check that went unpenalized.
The abuse he receives is just sticks and elbows and crosschecks.
5
to make certain that information, a calculation, etc., is correct, by asking a different person or using a different method of calculation:

Examples:

We used to cross-check the information in the reports and never relied on a single source.

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