LOOKUP function

[ˈlʊkʌp ˈfʌŋkʃən]
nounpl: LOOKUP functions
função PROCURA
1. A spreadsheet function that searches for a value in an array and returns a corresponding value from another array or column
Use the LOOKUP function to find an employee's salary based on their ID number.
Use a função PROCURA para encontrar o salário de um funcionário com base no seu número de ID.
2. A programming or database operation that retrieves data by searching for a specific key or identifier
The LOOKUP function in this database will fetch the customer's address from the records.
A função PROCURA neste banco de dados recuperará o endereço do cliente dos registros.
The LOOKUP function is a fundamental tool in both American and Brazilian business environments, particularly in finance, human resources, and data analysis. In Brazil, it is commonly taught as part of Excel training programs and is essential knowledge for administrative and analytical professionals. The term maintains consistency across Portuguese-speaking countries despite regional variations in Excel interface translations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
VLOOKUPHLOOKUPINDEX/MATCHsearch functionretrieval function

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
função PROCURA
Standard term used in Excel and spreadsheet applications
Brazil
função PESQUISA
Alternative term sometimes used in Portuguese versions of Excel
Portugal
função PROCURA
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; consistent across Portuguese-speaking regions
Technical/IT
função de busca
More general term used in programming contexts

Related Words

VLOOKUP functionHLOOKUP functionINDEX functionMATCH functionspreadsheetarraydatabase query

Related Idioms & Phrases

look something up
find and retrieve
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