Definitions for "Cross Reference"
Used in catalogs, indexes and thesauri, it notes which words are used in that publication in place of the one you were looking up Can also supply broader or related terms.
Refers a reader to another place or source. A SEE reference indicates that all materials on the topic will be found under another specified term. A SEE ALSO reference lists additional terms under which more information on the topic may be found.
A device used in catalogs, indexes and thesauri to guide the user to another search term.