Which is correct:
"double-checked" or "cross-checked"?

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double-checked

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you want to emphasize that you have checked something twice to ensure accuracy.

Examples:

  • I double-checked the figures before submitting the report.
  • She double-checked the address to make sure it was correct.

Alternatives:

  • verified
  • confirmed
  • rechecked
  • validated
  • checked again

cross-checked

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you want to indicate that you have verified something by comparing it with another source or method.

Examples:

  • The data was cross-checked with the original documents for accuracy.
  • We cross-checked the information from two different databases.

Alternatives:

  • verified against
  • compared with
  • confirmed by comparison
  • validated by cross-referencing
  • checked with another source
Both "double-checked" and "cross-checked" are correct phrases in English, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "Double-checked" implies verifying something by checking it twice, while "cross-checked" suggests verifying something by comparing it with another source or method.

Last updated: March 19, 2024

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