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name vs cross-refer

cross-refer vs name

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

name and cross-refer both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
name Yes No Yes No
cross-refer No No Yes No
As verbs, cross-refer is a hyponym of name; that is, cross-refer is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than name:
  • name: make reference to
  • cross-refer: refer from one entry to another, as in catalogues, books, and lists
Other hyponyms of name include commend, remember, speak of the devil, remember, cite, quote, touch on, appeal, invoke, namedrop, bring up, raise, drag up, dredge up.
name (noun) cross-refer (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
name (verb) cross-refer (verb)
determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis refer from one entry to another, as in catalogues, books, and lists
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 name and cross-refer

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