Index Meaning

There are 8 meaning(s) for word Index

Meaning 1 : a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself

    Synonyms : exponent,  power
Meaning 2 : the finger next to the thumb

    Synonyms : forefinger,  index finger
Meaning 3 : 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

    Synonyms : index number,  indicant,  indicator
Meaning 4 : adjust through indexation

    Example : The government indexes wages and prices

Meaning 5 : an alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed

Meaning 6 : a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number

Meaning 7 : list in an index

Meaning 8 : provide with an index

    Example : index the book