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index — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • forefinger noun The finger next to the thumb; the index finger.
  • index noun An alphabetical list at the back of a book showing where topics can be found.

Senses

index is used for these senses in English:

  • forefinger (human, _, anatomy) The index finger: the first finger next to the thumb.
  • home page (Internet) The main or first page of a website or set of hyperlinked documents.
  • index An alphabetical listing of items and their location.

index — full definition

  1. noun An alphabetical list at the back of a book showing where topics can be found.
  2. noun A number used to track or measure changes in something, such as prices or performance.
  3. noun A sign or measure that indicates something.
  4. verb To create an index for, or to list systematically.
  5. verb To adjust a value in line with another measure, especially to account for inflation.

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