index

/ˈɪndɛks/

Index

the finger next to the thumb

synonyms : forefinger

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

a system that provides the amount of prices, costs, etc. so that one can compare them with their previous value

an alphabetical list of subjects, names, etc. along with the page numbers each of them occurs, coming at the end of a book

a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself

synonyms : exponent

to index

MAIN VERB

list in an index

adjust through indexation

provide with an index

Examples

1. Then the endpoint of this string can only have indices.

2. But indices vary widely.

3. So k indexes into, ah, the words?

4. On that day the index hit 5,132.52.