lookup

dictionary

Alphabetical word reference

• thesaurusSynonym and antonym compendium
• encyclopediaComprehensive subject-matter collection
• glossaryAlphabetical list with definitions

index · database · directory · archive · catalog · register · table · chart · cross-reference · citation

query

Request for information

• keywordIndexed lookup term
• search engineTool for locating websites
• resultsWhat follows from effort

filter · navigation · browse · find · locate · retrieve · access · input · interface · autofill

investigation

Formal examination of facts

• studyDeliberate learning effort
• analysisMethodical study of parts
• fact-checkConfirm information accuracy

verification · source · citation · cross-reference · bibliography · data · records · archives · documentation · corroboration

upturn

Improvement in conditions

• recoveryRegaining what was lost
• rallyGathering for a cause
• reboundReturn after deflection

progress · turnaround · upswing · getting better · picking up · on the mend · bounce back · brightening

call on

Request or visit

• drop byVisit without appointment
• check inConfirm your arrival
• stop byVisit briefly

visit · reconnect · reach out · contact · old friend · acquaintance · relative · neighbor · colleague · reunion

• hashinghash, hash code, digest, fingerprint, collision
• investigatinginvestigate, examine, inspect, probe, search
• searchingsearching, rummaging, digging, finding, discovering
• dictionary featuresMerriam-Webster, thesaurus, glossary, lexicon, spellcheck
• digital researchsearch engine, data analysis, database, digital libraries, search
• retrievalfetch, fetching, retrieving, recovering, reclaiming