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INDEX

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Index.

How to pronounce index:

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Index - as a noun

A numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
graduated tableordered seriesscale7scale of measurement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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 (Exact Relations)
index numberindicant11indicator12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fact9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exponent17power10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mathematical notation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
list4listing8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The finger next to the thumb

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forefinger17index finger

Index - as a verb

List in an index

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
list4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Provide with an index

Example: "Index the book"

Adjust through indexation

Example: "The government indexes wages and prices"

Example Sentences

"I need to look up that word in the index of the dictionary."
"His name is at the top of the index in the phonebook."
"The book index has a list of all the chapters."
"The stock market index went up today."
"She sprained her index finger while playing basketball."
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Word Game Points

Is INDEX a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, index is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INDEX has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is INDEX a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, index is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INDEX has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is INDEX a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, index is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INDEX has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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