Definitions for Indexˈɪn dɛks; -dəˌsiz

in•dexˈɪn dɛks; -dəˌsiz(n.; v.)(pl.)-dex•es, -di•ces

(n.)(in a printed work) an alphabetical listing of names, places, and topics along with the numbers of the pages on which they are mentioned or discussed.
a sequential arrangement of material, esp. in alphabetical or numerical order.
something used or serving to point out; indication:
a true index of his character.
a pointer or indicator, as in a scientific instrument.
Category: Weights and Measures
Category: Printing
Ref: Also called fist, 1 4 fistnote.
a number or formula expressing a property or ratio:
index of growth; index of intelligence.
Math. the integer n in a radical n^(1/2) defining the n-th root: 7^(1/3) a subscript or superscript indicating the position of an object in a series of similar objects, as the subscripts 1, 2, and 3 in the series x1, x2, x3.
is a radical having index three.
Category: Math
Ref: exponent (def. 3) 3 .
(usu. cap.) any list of forbidden or otherwise restricted material deemed morally or politically harmful by authorities.
(v.t.)to provide with an index.
to enter in an index.
to serve to indicate.
to adjust, as wages.
Category: Business

1350–1400; ME < L: informer, token, list =in-in-2+dicāre to show

in•dex′i•cal(adj.)

index(noun)
a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
index, index number, indicant, indicator(noun)
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
exponent, power, index(noun)
a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
index(noun)
an alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed
index, index finger, forefinger(verb)
the finger next to the thumb
index(verb)
list in an index
index(verb)
provide with an index
"index the book"
index(verb)
adjust through indexation
"The government indexes wages and prices"

index(noun)ˈɪn dɛks
an alphabetical list of contents with page references at the back of a book
Look it up in the index.
indexˈɪn dɛks
a system for recording and comparing sth, especially prices
the consumer price index
indexˈɪn dɛks
an alphabetical list of information
an index of births, marriages and deaths

index(Noun)
An alphabetical listing of items and their location; for example, the index of a book lists words or expressions and the pages of the book upon which they are to be found.
index(Noun)
The index finger, the forefinger, or other pointer.
index(Noun)
A sign; an indication; a token.
His son's empty guffaws ... struck him with pain as the indices of a weak mind.
index(Noun)
A type of noun where the meaning of the form changes with respect to the context. E.g., 'Today's newspaper' is an indexical form since its referent will differ depending on the context. See also icon and symbol.
index(Noun)
A single number calculated from an array of prices or of quantities.
index(Noun)
A number representing a property or ratio, a coefficient.
index(Noun)
A raised suffix indicating a power.
index(Noun)
An integer or other key indicating the location of data e.g. within a vector, database table, associative array, or hash table.
index(Noun)
A data structure that improves the performance of operations on a table.
index(Verb)
To arrange an index for something, especially a long text.
index(Verb)
To inventory, to take stock.

Origin: From index, from indico; see indicate.

Index(noun)
that which points out; that which shows, indicates, manifests, or discloses
Index(noun)
that which guides, points out, informs, or directs; a pointer or a hand that directs to anything, as the hand of a watch, a movable finger on a gauge, scale, or other graduated instrument. In printing, a sign used to direct particular attention to a note or paragraph; -- called also fist
Index(noun)
a table for facilitating reference to topics, names, and the like, in a book; -- usually alphabetical in arrangement, and printed at the end of the volume
Index(noun)
a prologue indicating what follows
Index(noun)
the second digit, that next pollex, in the manus, or hand; the forefinger; index finger
Index(noun)
the figure or letter which shows the power or root of a quantity; the exponent
Index(verb)
to provide with an index or table of references; to put into an index; as, to index a book, or its contents