Used attributively before a noun to denote something serving as or relating to a cross-check (e.g., “a cross-check procedure”, “a cross-check penalty”).

Definitions

cross-checknoun

A method of verifying the accuracy of information by comparing it with other sources.

The accountant performed a cross-check of the financial statements to ensure there were no discrepancies.

In ice hockey, an illegal move where a player uses the shaft of the stick to hit an opponent.

The referee called a penalty for cross-check after the player aggressively hit his opponent with his stick.

In chess, a tactical reply to a check in which the player gives a check in return, often neutralizing the original threat.

Faced with an apparent mating attack, she found a clever cross-check that forced a draw by perpetual check.

cross-checkverb

To verify or confirm information by comparing it with other sources.

The editor asked the journalist to cross-check the facts before publishing the article.

In ice hockey, to hit an opponent with the stick held in both hands and no part of the stick on the ice.

The player was penalized for cross-checking his opponent during the game.

In chess, to answer a check by giving a check to the opposing king.

He cross-checked on the next move, turning the tables and securing equality.

cross-checkadjective

Relating to or serving as a cross-check; used to verify accuracy or to denote the specific hockey infraction when used before a noun.

The auditor established a cross-check protocol to detect inconsistencies early.