quick lookup

[/kwɪk ˈlʊkʌp/]
nounpl: quick lookups
busca rápida
1. A fast search or retrieval of information from a database, reference material, or digital resource
I did a quick lookup of the word in the dictionary.
Fiz uma busca rápida da palavra no dicionário.
2. A computing operation that rapidly accesses data stored in memory or storage systems
The application uses hash tables for quick lookup of user profiles.
A aplicação usa tabelas hash para busca rápida de perfis de usuários.
3. A brief consultation or reference check done without extensive research
I'll do a quick lookup to verify those statistics before the meeting.
Vou fazer uma busca rápida para verificar essas estatísticas antes da reunião.
In Brazilian tech and business contexts, 'busca rápida' is commonly used in software interfaces and discussions about data management. In Portugal, 'pesquisa rápida' is preferred. The term is universal in computing terminology across all Portuguese-speaking regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fast searchrapid retrievalquick searchswift reference
Antonyms / Antônimos
extensive researchthorough investigationin-depth study

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
busca rápida
most common usage
São Paulo
busca rápida / consulta rápida
both terms are used interchangeably in tech contexts
Rio de Janeiro
busca rápida
standard usage
Portugal
pesquisa rápida
Portuguese preference for 'pesquisa' over 'busca'

Related Words

databasesearch enginequeryreferenceretrieveaccess

Related Idioms & Phrases

look something up
consult a reference
check something out
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