record lookups

[/ˈrekərd ˈlʊkʌps/]
noun
buscas de registros
1. The process of searching for and retrieving specific records or data entries from a database, file system, or information repository
The system performs multiple record lookups to verify customer information.
O sistema realiza múltiplas buscas de registros para verificar as informações do cliente.
2. In computing, the act of querying a database or data structure to find records matching specific criteria
Fast record lookups are essential for efficient database performance.
Buscas de registros rápidas são essenciais para o desempenho eficiente do banco de dados.
3. The retrieval of archived or historical records for reference or audit purposes
The auditor requested record lookups for all transactions from the previous year.
O auditor solicitou buscas de registros para todas as transações do ano anterior.
This is primarily a technical term used in IT, database administration, and business environments. In Brazil, it's commonly used in financial services, healthcare, and government sectors. The term reflects the globalized nature of computing terminology, with Portuguese translations being relatively standardized across regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
data retrievaldatabase queriesrecord searchesinformation retrievalrecord searches
Antonyms / Antônimos
record storagedata insertionrecord deletion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
buscas de registros
Standard term used in business and IT contexts
São Paulo
pesquisa de registros
Alternative term commonly used in corporate environments
Portugal
pesquisas de registos
Portuguese spelling variation using 'registos' instead of 'registros'

Related Words

databasequeryretrievalsearch algorithmindexing

Related Idioms & Phrases

pull up a record
search the records
look something up in the records
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