dynamiclookupmethod
nounA way for a computer to find the right thing to use while it is running, instead of deciding everything ahead of time.
The game uses a dynamic lookup method to pick the correct sound for each level as it loads.
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2. In programming, a technique where a name is matched to its value or function only when the program actually needs it.
The interpreter relies on a dynamic lookup method to resolve variable names during execution.
3. A way of finding information in a table or index that can change while it is being used.
The database's dynamic lookup method updates its index as new records arrive.
4. A strategy in networking where the address of a device is found automatically rather than typed in by hand.
The router uses a dynamic lookup method to map each request to the right server.