index

Definitions

1. 1noun

   That which points out; that which shows, indicates, manifests, or discloses.

2. 2noun

   That which guides, points out, informs, or directs; a pointer or a hand that directs to anything, as the hand of a watch, a movable finger on a gauge, scale, or other graduated instrument. In printing, a sign used to direct particular attention to a note or paragraph; -- called also fist.

3. 3noun

   A table for facilitating reference to topics, names, and the like, in a book; -- usually alphabetical in arrangement, and printed at the end of the volume.

4. 4noun

   A prologue indicating what follows.

5. 5noun

   The second digit, that next pollex, in the manus, or hand; the forefinger; index finger.

6. 6noun

   The figure or letter which shows the power or root of a quantity; the exponent.

7. 7transitive verb

   To provide with an index or table of references; to put into an index; as, to index a book, or its contents.

8. 8noun

   the finger next to the thumb

   Synonyms

   forefinger
9. 9noun

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

10. 10noun

    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

    indicantindicator
11. 11noun

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

    Synonyms

    exponentpower
12. 12noun

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

13. 13verb

    adjust through indexation

    "The government indexes wages and prices"

14. 14verb

    provide with an index

    "index the book"

15. 15verb

    list in an index