noun
/ˈɪnˌdɛks/ , pl indexes or indices /ˈɪndəˌsiːz/
[count] pl usually indexes :an ordered list: such as
an alphabetical list at the end of a book that shows the page where each thing in the list can be found
a group of related things that are in alphabetical or numerical order
a sign or number that shows how something is changing or performing
a device used to point to something (such as a number)
verb
-dexes; -dexed; -dexing
[+ obj] to provide an index for (something, such as a book) - usually used as (be) indexed
to list or include (something) in an index
to link wages, benefits, etc., to a measurement of changes in the price of goods and services so that they increase at the same rate - usually used as (be) indexed to