index
To organize information into a systematic list or database for easy retrieval, typically at the end of a book or within a computer system. In economics, it refers to adjusting a value or price according to a specific standard, such as inflation or the cost of living.
Beispiele
3 von 5I spent the weekend trying to index my massive collection of digital recipes by ingredient.
I spent the weekend trying to index my massive collection of digital recipes by ingredient.
The library is required to index all newly acquired manuscripts within thirty days of arrival.
The library is required to index all newly acquired manuscripts within thirty days of arrival.
I'm just indexing these memories for later use.
I'm just indexing these memories for later use.
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of your 'index finger'—you use it to point at specific items in a list so you can find them quickly.
Schnelles Quiz
The software is designed to automatically ____ all your files so you can find them instantly.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: index
Beispiele
I spent the weekend trying to index my massive collection of digital recipes by ingredient.
everydayI spent the weekend trying to index my massive collection of digital recipes by ingredient.
The library is required to index all newly acquired manuscripts within thirty days of arrival.
formalThe library is required to index all newly acquired manuscripts within thirty days of arrival.
I'm just indexing these memories for later use.
informalI'm just indexing these memories for later use.
Scholars must carefully index their research findings to ensure they are searchable in global databases.
academicScholars must carefully index their research findings to ensure they are searchable in global databases.
The contract states that annual salary increases will be indexed to the national inflation rate.
businessThe contract states that annual salary increases will be indexed to the national inflation rate.
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
index-linked
index-linked
price index
price index
stock index
stock index
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Indicate means to show or point out something, while index means to systematically list or link a value to a standard.
Nutzungshinweise
When used in financial contexts, 'index' is almost always followed by the preposition 'to' (e.g., indexed to the CPI). In technical contexts, it refers to the process by which search engines crawl and store web pages.
Häufige Fehler
Learners sometimes use 'index' when they simply mean 'to list' in a casual way, but 'index' usually implies a more formal or structured system of organization.
Merkhilfe
Think of your 'index finger'—you use it to point at specific items in a list so you can find them quickly.
Wortherkunft
From the Latin 'indicare', meaning 'to point out, show, or make known'.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In modern digital culture, 'indexing' is most commonly associated with how Google and other search engines make the internet searchable.
Schnelles Quiz
The software is designed to automatically ____ all your files so you can find them instantly.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: index
Verwandtes Vokabular
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unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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