indexnoun
uk/ˈɪn.deks/us/ˈɪn.deks/plural indices indexesindex noun (LIST)
C1 [ C ] an alphabetical list, such as one printed at the back of a book showing which page a subject, name, etc. is on:
[ C ] a collection of information stored on a computer or on a set of cards, in alphabetical order:
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- The index is divided into two sections.
- He got one of his research assistants to compile the index.
- The index only contains one reference to his work.
- The thesis must include an index and a bibliography.
- Using the index would have saved you a lot of time.
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Books & parts of books
- addendum
- appendix
- artwork
- bibliography
- binder
- binding
- blurb
- chapter
- errata
- erratum
- extract
- flyleaf
- folio
- foreword
- jacket
- library
- margin
- monograph
- preface
- prologue
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index noun (COMPARISON)
[ C ] a system of numbers used for comparing values of things that change according to each other or a fixed standard:
[ C usually singular ] something that shows how strong or common a condition or feeling is:
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- Good economic indicators caused the share index to gain (by) ten points.
- The index only includes companies that are based in the UK.
- The index measures the rise and fall of stock prices on the Hong Kong stock market.
- Traders can use stock index futures to limit the risk associated with changes in prices.
- The heat index is a measure of how hot the air feels.
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Numerical relationships
- differential
- disproportionate
- function
- geometric(al) progression
- independent variable
- inverse function
- inverse proportion
- pc
- percent
- percentage
- percentile
- pro rata
- proportion
- proportional
- prorate
- recursion
- set
- subset
- trinomial
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indexverb [ T ]
uk/ˈɪn.deks/us/ˈɪn.deks/index verb [ T ] (MAKE LIST)
to prepare an index for a book or collection, or arrange it in an index:
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Editing & compiling
- abridge
- amend
- compilation
- compile
- compiler
- corrigendum
- cut and paste idiom
- draft
- editable
- editorial
- emend
- excerpt
- lexicographer
- lexicography
- paste
- proof
- redact
- redaction
- revise
- reword
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index verb [ T ] (COMPARE)
to change a system of numbers according to each other or a fixed standard:
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Estimating value
- appraise
- appraiser
- cost
- costing
- est
- estimate
- figure
- get/have your money's worth idiom
- goodwill
- index of leading economic indicators
- index-linked
- indexation
- money
- price
- put
- put a figure on it idiom
- RRP
- underestimate
- valuer
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