noun
- an act of searching for information in a reference source
- a table or database used to find corresponding values
Usage: computing
verb
- to search for information in a reference source
- to visit or contact someone
Usage: informal
Examples
- I did a quick lookup in the dictionary.
- The database uses a lookup table for zip codes.
- Please lookup the definition of that word.
- You should lookup your old friend when you’re in town.
- The lookup function returned the correct value.
- She performed a lookup of the customer’s account.
- I’ll lookup the store hours online.