lookup

American

[look-uhp] / ˈlʊkˌʌp /

Or look-up

noun

an act or instance of looking something up, as information in a reference book or an online database.

Etymology

Origin of lookup

1945–50 for an earlier sense; noun use of verb phrase look up

Example Sentences

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The company has since said that it has severed ties with both agencies, and responded to other concerns by giving communities more power to decide whom to grant access to state or nationwide lookup networks.

From Los Angeles Times

Leaked emails obtained by 404 Media strongly suggest that Ring’s pet lookup tools would be expanded, with the goal of helping “zero out crime in neighborhoods.”

From Salon

Check the results in your area as they come in with our easy-to-use postcode lookup tool.

From BBC

Enter a full postcode, constituency name or MP's name into the lookup to find out how your MP voted.

From BBC

Note: This lookup covers the main council, mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner elections in England and Wales.

From BBC

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