Index /ˈɪndɛks/

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

Definition

noun

An alphabetical listing of items and their location.
“The index of a book lists words or expressions and the pages of the book upon which they are to be found.”
The index finger; the forefinger.

verb

To arrange an index for something, especially a long text.
To inventory, to take stock.

Synonyms manicule

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