American English pronunciation

How to pronounce index

IPA transcription: ['ɪndɛks]

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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

  • a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself

  • the finger next to the thumb

  • a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number

  • an alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed

Verb

  • list in an index

  • provide with an index

    “index the book”

  • adjust through indexation

    “The government indexes wages and prices”

Usage examples

  • In the latter case, optical nonlinearity is afforded by reaction-induced increases in refractive index.
  • The interest rate is generally based on an index, such as the prime rate.
  • Selection methodology ensures a stable and up-to-date index composition.
  • In the resulting battle Vindex was defeated and committed suicide.
  • Index funds and exchange-traded funds are available that track this bond index.
  • Its name stands for "Paediatric Index of Mortality".
  • "Actual" is seen as an indexical term, and its reference depends on its context.
  • Gradient-index lenses may have a refraction gradient that is spherical, axial, or radial.
  • These trace operations are signified on tensors by the repetition of an index.
  • I don't suppose there's some sort of index to all this?