cross-checked

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Verb cross-check has 1 sense

cross-check - check out conflicting sources; crosscheck facts, for example
--₁ is one way to see, check, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure
Sample sentences:
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Cross-Checked

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: To verify or confirm information by examining different sources or methods.

Usage:

The journalist cross-checked the facts before publishing the article.
The team cross-checked the data to ensure its accuracy.

Sense: To ensure the accuracy of data or calculations by performing a second independent check.

Usage:

The accountant cross-checked the financial statements to avoid any errors.
The scientist cross-checked the experiment results to ensure reliability.

Sense: To compare or match against another source or reference to find discrepancies.

Usage:

The software cross-checks the user's input with the database records.
The referee cross-checked the player's time with the official clock.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Verified or confirmed through cross-checking.

Usage:

He presented cross-checked data to support his argument.
The cross-checked document was considered reliable and accurate.