Used during random access processing of a record file The act of moving an implicit cursor to the specified relative record number, so that the next read returns the specified record in the file
{f} go in search of, look for; search for, try to discover; request, try to obtain; pursue; try, strive, attempt
make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"
When someone seeks something, they try to obtain it. The prosecutors have warned they will seek the death penalty Haemophiliacs are seeking compensation for being given contaminated blood
the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk inquire for; "seek directions from a local" go to or towards; "a liquid seeks its own level" try to get or reach; "seek a position"; "seek an education"; "seek happiness