lookup
Pronunciation: [ˈlʌkˌʌp]
Word
Context: "information"
(noun) a search for information in a reference source, like a dictionary or database. If you have a question and you need to find the answer, you can do a lookup.
Example
I did a quick lookup in the dictionary to find out what the word means.
Example
I forgot to do the lookup before the meeting, so I didn't have the information I needed.
Example
Can you help me with a lookup for the phone number?
Context: "information"
(verb) to search for information or to check something. When you want to find out more about a topic, you can lookup the details online or in a book.
Example
I will lookup the answer to your question as soon as I get home.
Example
He didn't lookup the recipe before cooking, so it didn't turn out well.
Example
Can you lookup the train schedule for me?
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