indexes
Aussprache: [ˈɪnˌdɛksɪz]
Kontext: „books and research“
(noun) a list at the end of a book that shows where you can find certain topics or names. It's like a helpful guide to where important information is located in the book.
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The book had a detailed index that made it easy to find information about different animals.
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Without an index, it was hard to locate the chapters I needed in the thick textbook.
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Did you check the index to find the section about dinosaurs?
Kontext: „finance“
(noun) a number that shows how much a group of things has changed in value over time. Think of it like a score that helps people understand how the stock market or economy is doing.
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The stock market index rose today, meaning many companies are doing well.
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Last month, the index dropped significantly, which worried many investors.
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What caused the index to increase so much in the last week?
Kontext: „data and organization“
(verb) to create a system that helps find information or items in a collection. Imagine making a list so you can easily find your favorite toys later.
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The librarian indexed the new books, making it easier for students to find what they needed.
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If you don’t index the items, it will be difficult to find them later.
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Have you indexed the documents in the filing cabinet yet?