Index

Index

Noun / Verb · /ˈɪn.deks/

Definition

Noun: an alphabetical list of subjects or entries at the end of a book; a sign or indicator; a number showing the level of prices or economic activity. Verb: to list or record in an index; to link values to a price index.

Origin

From Latin index (that which points out, forefinger, title, list), from indicare (to point out, show), from in- + dicare (to make known). Used in English from the 16th century.