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cross-check

Definition

  • verb: to use a different source or method to check (something, such as information or calculations)
  • verb: to obstruct in ice hockey or lacrosse by thrusting one's stick held in both hands across an opponent's face or body

Examples

  • I 'cross-checked' the changes against the original copy. [=I looked at the original copy to make sure that the changes were correct]

  • You should 'cross-check' your answers with a calculator.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) or The Mask? Go as yourseIf... and as The Mask. Because they are both one and the same beautifuI person. Got the cross-check on the fingerprints. It's Ipkiss. I'm Iooking at him. Keep the SWAT team standing by. If he's haIf as bad as they say, we'II have a fuII dance card. PickIe reIish? (..)
    1994 The Mask