cross check

/krɔsˈtʃɛk/
noun
  1. An act of verifying information by comparing sources.
    • The accountant did a cross-check of the receipts against the bank statement.
    • The scientist performed a cross-check of the experiment results.
    • A quick cross-check confirmed that the numbers matched.
  2. In sports, an illegal move where a player uses the stick to push an opponent.
    • The player received a fine for a violent cross-check.
    • His cross-check was caught on camera and reviewed by the league.
    • The referee gave a two-minute penalty for a cross-check.
verb
  1. To verify information by comparing it with another source or method.
    • Before publishing, we cross-check the data to avoid errors.
    • She cross-checked the measurements using a different tool.
    • The editor cross-checked the facts with the original report.
  2. In sports (especially ice hockey), to illegally block an opponent by using the stick with both hands.
    • Coaches teach players to avoid cross-checking to prevent injuries.
    • The referee called a penalty for cross-checking the player into the boards.
    • He was suspended for a dangerous cross-check during the game.
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