cross-refer vs name

name vs cross-refer

cross-refer is not a noun while name is a noun.

cross-refer and name both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cross-refer	No	No	Yes	No
name	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, name is a hypernym of cross-refer; that is, name is a word with a broader meaning than cross-refer:

cross-refer: refer from one entry to another, as in catalogues, books, and lists
name: make reference to

Other hypernyms of cross-refer include advert, bring up, cite, mention, refer.

cross-refer (noun)	name (noun)
	by the sanction or authority of
	a language unit by which a person or thing is known
	a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
	family based on male descent
	a well-known or notable person
	a person's reputation

cross-refer (verb)	name (verb)
refer from one entry to another, as in catalogues, books, and lists	determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis
	identify as in botany or biology, for example
	give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property
	assign a specified (usually proper) name to
	make reference to
	mention and identify by name
	give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
	create and charge with a task or function
	charge with a function; charge to be

Difference between cross-refer and name

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