B2 verb 중립

index

/ˈɪndeks/

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.

예시

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1

I 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.

2

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.

3

I'm just indexing these memories for later use.

I'm just indexing these memories for later use.

어휘 가족

명사
index
Verb
index
형용사
indexed
관련
indexing
💡

암기 팁

Think of your 'index finger'—you use it to point at specific items in a list so you can find them quickly.

빠른 퀴즈

The software is designed to automatically ____ all your files so you can find them instantly.

정답!

정답은: index

예시

1

I spent the weekend trying to index my massive collection of digital recipes by ingredient.

everyday

I spent the weekend trying to index my massive collection of digital recipes by ingredient.

2

The library is required to index all newly acquired manuscripts within thirty days of arrival.

formal

The library is required to index all newly acquired manuscripts within thirty days of arrival.

3

I'm just indexing these memories for later use.

informal

I'm just indexing these memories for later use.

4

Scholars must carefully index their research findings to ensure they are searchable in global databases.

academic

Scholars must carefully index their research findings to ensure they are searchable in global databases.

5

The contract states that annual salary increases will be indexed to the national inflation rate.

business

The contract states that annual salary increases will be indexed to the national inflation rate.

어휘 가족

명사
index
Verb
index
형용사
indexed
관련
indexing

자주 쓰는 조합

index to inflation index to inflation
alphabetically index alphabetically index
search engine indexing search engine indexing
index a database index a database
fully indexed fully indexed

자주 쓰는 구문

index-linked

index-linked

price index

price index

stock index

stock index

자주 혼동되는 단어

index vs indicate

Indicate means to show or point out something, while index means to systematically list or link a value to a standard.

📝

사용 참고사항

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.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

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.

💡

암기 팁

Think of your 'index finger'—you use it to point at specific items in a list so you can find them quickly.

📖

어원

From the Latin 'indicare', meaning 'to point out, show, or make known'.

문법 패턴

Regular verb: indexed, indexing Often used in passive voice: 'The data is indexed by date.' Transitive verb: requires an object.
🌍

문화적 맥락

In modern digital culture, 'indexing' is most commonly associated with how Google and other search engines make the internet searchable.

빠른 퀴즈

The software is designed to automatically ____ all your files so you can find them instantly.

정답!

정답은: index

관련 단어

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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