Index

/ˈΙͺndΙ›ks/

The meaning and definition of Index, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. An alphabetical listing of items and their location.
    β€œThe index of a book lists words or expressions and the pages of the book upon which they are to be found.”
  2. The index finger; the forefinger.
verb
  1. To arrange an index for something, especially a long text.
  2. To normalise in order to account for inflation; to correct for inflation by linking to a price index in order to maintain real levels.
Synonyms manicule

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