"cross-check" meaning in English

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Verb

Forms: cross-checks [present, singular, third-person], cross-checking [participle, present], cross-checked [participle, past], cross-checked [past]
Etymology: From cross- + check. Etymology templates: {{af|en|cross-|check}} cross- + check Head templates: {{en-verb}} cross-check (third-person singular simple present cross-checks, present participle cross-checking, simple past and past participle cross-checked)
  1. To verify (information, data, or calculations) by using an alternative source or method.
    Sense id: en-cross-check-en-verb-yNQmI2Iv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 52 48
  2. (ice hockey) To commit the infraction of checking an opponent by using the shaft of one's stick with both hands. Categories (topical): Ice hockey
    Sense id: en-cross-check-en-verb-wC7CCFkK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with cross- Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 52 48 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with cross-: 44 56 Topics: hobbies, ice-hockey, lifestyle, skating, sports

Inflected forms

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