index

• Sustantivo que designa una lista alfabética de nombres, temas o elementos en un libro, o un sistema utilizado para medir cambios en valores o cantidades.

A noun referring to an alphabetical list of names, subjects, or items in a book, or a system used to measure changes in value or quantity.

plural irregular

1. B1formal

   An alphabetical list of names, subjects, or topics at the end of a book, indicating where they appear.

   Índice alfabético

   • Check the index at the back of the book for the term 'photosynthesis'.
   • The index lists all the authors mentioned in the encyclopedia.
   • She used the index to find the chapter on ancient Rome.

   Sinónimoscatalogconcordancedirectorylistregister

2. Indicator or measureB2formal

   A sign or measure that indicates the value or level of something.

   indicador o medida

   • The stock market index fell sharply today.
   • The consumer price index is used to measure inflation.
   • The index of economic growth shows a positive trend.

   Sinónimosbarometercluegaugeindicatormeasuresignsignalsymptomtokenyardstick

3. A2informal

   The index finger, the finger next to the thumb.

   Dedo índice

   • He pointed at the map with his index finger.
   • She used her index finger to press the button.
   • The index finger is often used for pointing.

   Sinónimosforefinger

• Verbo que significa crear un índice alfabético de elementos o ajustar y ordenar sistemáticamente datos para su consulta o referencia.

A verb meaning to create an alphabetical list of items, or to adjust or arrange data systematically.

1. Create an indexB2formal

   To compile or arrange a list of items, usually in alphabetical order, for reference.

   crear un índice

   • The librarian indexed all the new books by author.
   • She indexed the documents for easier retrieval.
   • The software automatically indexes files on the hard drive.

   Sinónimoscatalogfilelistregistertabulate

2. Adjust for inflationC1formal

   To link a value, such as wages or prices, to a price index to maintain purchasing power.

   Indexar (ajustar por inflación)

   • The government indexed pensions to the cost of living.
   • Salaries are indexed to inflation in this contract.
   • The loan interest rate is indexed to the central bank rate.

   Sinónimosadjustescalatelinkpegtie