indexing

• Sustantivo que designa el proceso de crear o mantener un índice, por ejemplo en un libro, una base de datos o un motor de búsqueda, para facilitar la recuperación eficiente de información.

A noun referring to the process of creating or maintaining an index, such as in a book, database, or search engine, to facilitate efficient retrieval of information.

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1. Creating an indexB2formal

   The process of organizing information into a systematic list or index for easy reference.

   Indexación (creación de un índice)

   • The librarian is responsible for the indexing of new books.
   • Database indexing improves search speed significantly.
   • Proper indexing of documents saves time when retrieving information.

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2. Financial indexingC1formalbusiness

   The practice of linking wages, prices, or interest rates to a specific index (e.g., inflation).

   Indexación financiera

   • The government introduced indexing to adjust pensions for inflation.
   • Indexing of salaries helps maintain purchasing power.
   • The bond's interest rate uses indexing based on the consumer price index.

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3. Search engine indexingB2informalIT

   The process by which search engines collect, parse, and store data to facilitate fast and accurate information retrieval.

   Indexación de motores de búsqueda

   • Google's indexing of web pages determines search results.
   • The website was not appearing in searches due to poor indexing.
   • Search engine indexing requires analyzing the content of each page.

• 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.

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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.

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