Lookup
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlʊkˌʌp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lookup is a noun meaning An attempt to retrieve data.
Meaning
An attempt to retrieve data.
More Meanings
- The process of locating a term in a reference work.
- Misspelling of look up.
Example Sentences
My database lookup failed because I misspelled the word.
For some terms there is no Index entry that approaches the current spelling, making look-up difficult.
Word Forms
- lookups
- look-up
Synonyms for lookup
Depending on context, synonyms include search.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include search, seek, searching, quest, finding, scan.
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Sources & Attribution
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