index

Meanings

Plural: index's, indexes, indices

Noun

a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
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
an alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed
the finger next to the thumb
An alphabetical listing of items and their location.
The index finger; the forefinger.
A movable finger on a gauge, scale, etc.
A symbol resembling a pointing hand, used to direct particular attention to a note or paragraph.
That which points out; that which shows, indicates, manifests, or discloses.
A sign; an indication; a token.
A type of noun where the meaning of the form changes with respect to the context; e.g., 'Today's newspaper' is an indexical form since its referent will differ depending on the context. See also icon and symbol.
A single number calculated from an array of prices or of quantities.
A number representing a property or ratio; a coefficient.
A raised suffix indicating a power.
An integer or other key indicating the location of data, e.g. within an array, vector, database table, associative array, or hash table.
A data structure that improves the performance of operations on a table.
The number of cosets that exist.
A prologue indicating what follows.

Verb

list in an index
provide with an index
- "index the book"
adjust through indexation
- "The government indexes wages and prices"
To arrange an index for something, especially a long text.
To inventory; to take stock.
To normalise in order to account for inflation; to correct for inflation by linking to a price index in order to maintain real levels.
To measure by an associated value.
To be indexical for (some situation or state of affairs); to indicate.
To access a value in a data container by an index.
To use a mechanism to move an object to a precise location.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin index (“a discoverer, informer, spy; of things, an indicator, the forefinger, a title, superscription”), from indicō (“point out, show”); see indicate.

Synonyms

arrow-finger, demonstrator, exponent, first finger, forefinger, index, index finger, index number, indicant, indicator, lickpot, manicule, pointer, pointer finger, pointling, power, showing finger, teacher, trigger finger

Scrabble Score: 13

index is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
index is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
index is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

index is a valid Words With Friends word