>If I wear my 'super retentive' had, I would argue that the SEEK() function as opposed to the SEEK command (action), [also] requires an extra cycle to package the return (T of F).

Can't see how it would be relevant. But SEEK command does what you want anyway. If you want to save time, use INDEXSEEK() without moving the pointer :)

>Did you know that SEEK command had the table and tag arguments? Even ZAP (now) has an 'IN' clause. Of course - it may have been that way for a while!:)
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Yes