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Pythagorean fuzzy entropy, parameterized Pythagorean fuzzy entropy, Pythagorean fuzzy cross-entropy, and weighted Pythagorean fuzzy cross-entropy measures are introduced consecutively based on the novel score factors, indeterminacy factors and J-divergence. Then some comparative experiments prove the rationality and effectiveness of the novel entropy measures and cross-entropy measures. Additionally, the Pythagorean fuzzy entropy and cross-entropy measures are designed to solve pattern recognition and multiple criteria decision making (MCDM) problems. 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