Cool MateIndex
UK /["/ˈɪndeks/","/ˈɪndɪsiːz/"]/US /["/ˈɪndeks/","/ˈɪndɪsiːz/"]/
Definition
a list of names or topics that are referred to in a book, etc., usually arranged at the end of a book in alphabetical order or listed in a separate file or book
In simple words: A list of items, usually showing where to find them.
Examples
- The book's index helps you find specific topics quickly.
- Stock market indexes reflect the overall performance of the market.
- You should check the index at the back of the report for page numbers.
- The university uses an index to rank its students based on grades.
- In programming, the index of the first element is usually zero.
- The economic index indicates changes in consumer prices over time.
- Use the index to locate the topic in the manual.
- He created an index of all the databases he manages for easy access.
Usage notes
Use 'index' when discussing organization or reference materials. Avoid in casual conversation where simpler words like 'list' would suffice.
Grammar pattern
index + object
Memory hint
Think of an 'index' as a finger pointing to the right information in a book.
Collocations
- complete
- comprehensive
- detailed
- appear in
- be in
- consult
- give something
- list something
- card
- in a/the index
- index to
- good
- reliable
- sensitive
- have
- use (something as)
- compile
- add something
- gain something
- increase
- in an/the index
- on an/the index
- a drop in an index
- a fall in an index
- changes in an index
- good
- reliable
- sensitive
- have
- use (something as)
- compile
- add something
- gain something
- increase
- in an/the index
- on an/the index
- a drop in an index
- a fall in an index
- changes in an index
Synonyms
- directory
- catalog
- list
- table
- guide
Antonyms
- disorder
- chaos
Common mistakes
- Using 'index' as a verb incorrectly.
- Confusing 'index' with 'inventory'.
- Not using 'index' for multiple items.