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Index
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dedo indicador, índice
the finger next to the thumb
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índice, index
a system that provides the amount of prices, costs, etc. so that one can compare them with their previous value
Example
The company 's performance index showed steady growth in sales and profitability over the last quarter.
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índice, lista
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, medida índice
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, expoente
a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
to index
01
indexar, classificar
to systematically organize and list items for easy reference or retrieval
Transitive: to index records or documents
Example
The archive indexed the historical records by date and subject matter.
She indexed the research articles by author name for efficient searching.
They indexed the books in the library according to the Dewey Decimal System.
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indexar, ajustar de acordo com um índice
to adjust wages, prices, or other economic variables according to an index
Transitive: to index prices or wages to an economic factor
Example
The company indexed its employees ' salaries to the consumer price index.
To maintain affordability, the rent for the apartments will be indexed to the cost of living.
The government decided to index the minimum wage to inflation.
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indexar, catalogar
to create or add an index to a document, collection, or system
Transitive: to index a document or book
Example
The editor indexed the contents of the book before publishing it.
The database was indexed to allow users to quickly locate relevant data.
The librarian indexed the new books so students could find them quickly.
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