Definitions for cross-index

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cross-index cross-in·dex

Spelling: [kraws-in-deks, kros-]

IPA: /ˈkrɔsˈɪn dɛks, ˈkrɒs-/

Cross-Index is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 585 anagrams from letters in cross-index (-cdeinorssx).

Definitions for cross-index

noun

1. a note or group of notes referring the reader to material elsewhere.

verb (used with object)

1. to provide with cross references or with a cross-referenced index.

verb (used without object)

1. to refer by a note or indication of location to related material, as in an index, book, or article; contain cross references:

Origin of cross-index

First recorded in 1890-95

Examples for cross-index

I had a leather document case stuffed with papers and a cross-index of 'em in my so-called brain.

“About how to cross-index our follow-up letter catalogue better,” he answered promptly.

This would be exactly like the cross-index shown in Fig. 16, except that the number would be omitted.

A most satisfactory plan is to file one copy numerically and one alphabetically, making a cross-index.

The book was also used for a cross-index to the names of individual correspondents.

A very satisfactory form of card for this cross-index is shown in Fig. 2, which also shows the manner of filing.

To locate his folder, a cross-index is necessary, as it is not possible to remember the numbers of all correspondents.