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Index
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índice, dedo índice
the finger next to the thumb
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índice
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.
El Índice de Precios al Consumidor (IPC) se utiliza para medir la inflación comparando los precios actuales con los de un año base.
Investors closely monitor the stock market index to gauge the overall performance of the market.
Los inversores monitorean de cerca el índice de precios para evaluar el rendimiento general del mercado.
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índice
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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índice, indicador
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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índice, exponente
a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
to index
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indexar, catalogar
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.
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indexar, ajustar
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.
El gobierno decidió indexar el salario mínimo a la inflación.
The company indexed its employees' salaries to the consumer price index.
La empresa indexó los salarios de sus empleados al índice de precios al consumidor.
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indexar, crear un índice
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.
La bibliotecaria indexó los nuevos libros para que los estudiantes pudieran encontrarlos rápidamente.
She indexed the research articles to help her locate key findings more easily.
Ella indexó los artículos de investigación para ayudarla a localizar los hallazgos clave más fácilmente.
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