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Meaning of the word index in English

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index

US /ˈɪn.deks/
UK /ˈɪn.deks/
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Noun

1.

an alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc., with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book or periodical

Example:
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Look up the topic in the index at the back of the book.
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The report includes a comprehensive index of all cited sources.
Synonym:
directorylistregistercatalogueglossary
2.

a sign or measure of something

Example:
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The stock market index showed a slight increase.
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The consumer price index is used to measure inflation.
Synonym:
indicatormeasuregaugebarometersign
3.

a pointer or indicator, especially the forefinger

Example:
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He pointed with his index finger.
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The index of the machine indicates the current pressure.
Synonym:
forefingerpointerindicator

Verb

1.

record (names, subjects, etc.) in an index

Example:
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We need to index all the new documents.
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The software automatically indexes the content of web pages.
Synonym:
cataloglistregisterclassifytabulate
2.

adjust (wages, pensions, or prices) according to a price index

Example:
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Salaries are indexed to inflation to maintain purchasing power.
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The government decided to index pensions to the cost of living.
Synonym:
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