A Simple Technique for Structured Variable Lookup A simple technique for the symbol-table lookup of structured variables based on simple automata theory is presented. The technique offers a deterministic solution to a problem which is currently handled in a nondeterministic manner in PL/I and COBOL compilers. CACM September, 1973 Gates, G. W. Poplawski, D. A. symbol table organization, PL/I and COBOL structured variables 4.12 CA730906 JB January 23, 1978 9:17 AM 2449 5 2449 2449 5 2449 2449 5 2449 2659 5 2449 2449 6 2449