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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 • Mar. 1, 2026

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 • Feb. 20, 2026

The more-than-100,000 data points can be visualized on a world map scalable to 20-kilometer hexagons, including an address lookup tool.

From Science Daily • Nov. 25, 2024

“A high-volume lookup most years, authentic saw a substantial increase in 2023, driven by stories and conversations about AI, celebrity culture, identity, and social media,” the statement said.

From Washington Times • Nov. 27, 2023

I lookup at him, and finally, he looks back at me.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth

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