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Index
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Zeigefinger, Indexfinger
the finger next to the thumb
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Preisindex, Index der Verbraucherpreise
a system that provides the amount of prices, costs, etc. so that one can compare them with their previous value
Example
The Consumer Price Index ( CPI ) is used to measure inflation by comparing current prices to those of a base year.
Investors closely monitor the stock market index to gauge the overall performance of the market.
The cost-of-living index helps economists understand changes in the purchasing power of a population.
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Index
an alphabetical list of subjects, names, etc. along with the page numbers each of them occurs, coming at the end of a book
What is an "index"?
An index is a list of key terms, subjects, or topics mentioned in a book, usually found at the end. It is organized alphabetically and provides page numbers where each item can be found within the text. The index helps readers quickly locate specific information or topics in the book, making it easier to navigate large or detailed works. It is commonly used in nonfiction books, academic texts, and reference materials.
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Index, Indikator
a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time
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Index, Potenz
a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
to index
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indizieren, verzeichnen
to systematically organize and list items for easy reference or retrieval
Transitive: to index records or documents
Example
They indexed the books in the library according to the Dewey Decimal System.
She indexed the research articles by author name for efficient searching.
The database indexed the documents based on keywords for quick access.
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to adjust wages, prices, or other economic variables according to an index
Transitive: to index prices or wages to an economic factor
Example
The government decided to index the minimum wage to inflation.
The company indexed its employees' salaries to the consumer price index.
The central bank decided to index interest rates to the country's inflation rate
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to create or add an index to a document, collection, or system
Transitive: to index a document or book
Example
The librarian indexed the new books so students could find them quickly.
She indexed the research articles to help her locate key findings more easily.
The editor indexed the contents of the book before publishing it.
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