index
🇺🇸
/ˈɪndeks/
🇬🇧
/ˈɪndeks/
noun
B2
A list of names or topics in a book, usually at the end in order.
The book index helps you find pages quickly.
R
A box of cards with information in order.
The library index has cards for every book.
C1
A number that shows price or wage levels for comparison.
The stock market index shows how prices change.
R
A number that measures something against a standard.
Foods with a high glycemic index raise blood sugar fast.
C1
A sign or measure used to judge something else.
New home construction is an index of economic health.
R
A list of records in a computer file with locations.
The search engine index helps find web pages fast.
R
A small number showing how many times to multiply a number.
In 3², the index 2 means multiply 3 by itself.
verb
R
To make a list of documents or book contents.
Librarians index books to help people find information.
R
To link wages to prices so they rise together.
Some pensions are indexed to keep up with living costs.
translation
A list of names or topics in a book, usually at the end in order.; A box of cards with information in order.; A number that shows price or wage levels for comparison.; A number that measures something against a standard.; A sign or measure used to judge something else.; A list of records in a computer file with locations.; A small number showing how many times to multiply a number.
To make a list of documents or book contents.; To link wages to prices so they rise together.
Word Forms
Plural
indices
Progressive
indexing
Past
indexed
Perfect
indexed
3rd Present
indexes