index
/ˈɪndɛks/
verb
- To create an index for a book, document, or collection of information.
- She spent the weekend indexing her research notes.
- The librarian indexed all the new magazines by topic.
- They hired a professional to index the company's archives.
- To adjust or link something to a measure or standard, such as prices or wages.
- The government indexed tax brackets to the cost of living.
- Wages in the contract are indexed to the consumer price index.
- Many pensions are indexed to inflation.
- To point to or indicate something.
- Her tone indexed her frustration with the delay.
- The survey results index a growing concern about climate change.
- The data indexes a clear trend toward remote work.
noun
- An alphabetical list of names, subjects, or topics at the end of a book, showing on which pages they appear.
- She checked the index to find the chapter on photosynthesis.
- The index at the back of the cookbook lists every recipe by ingredient.
- He added a detailed index to his history book to help readers.
- A system or list that measures changes in the value of something, such as prices, stocks, or economic activity.
- The consumer price index rose by 2% this year.
- The index of leading economic indicators suggests growth next quarter.
- Investors watch the stock market index to track overall performance.
- A sign or indication of something.
- The number of job applications is an index of economic confidence.
- Her smile was an index of her happiness.
- A high fever is often an index of infection.
- A pointer or indicator on a scale or device.
- The speedometer's index showed we were going too fast.
- He adjusted the index on the dial to the correct setting.
- The index on the thermometer pointed to 30 degrees.