cross check
/krɔsˈtʃɛk/
noun
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.