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index > 8 senses
NOUN1indexA numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
2index, index number, indicant, indicatorA number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts
3index, exponent, powerA mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
4indexAn alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed
5index, index finger, forefingerThe finger next to the thumb
VERB1indexList in an index
2indexProvide with an index
3indexAdjust through indexation
index > pronunciation
Soundsih'ndehks
RhymesAMEX, annex, apex, and 26 more rhymes in ehks at the HyperDic website...
index > noun 1, relation
MeaningA numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number.
Narrowermargin of safety, safety margin, margin of error
Broaderscale, scale of measurement, graduated table, ordered series
Verbsindex
index > noun 2, communication
MeaningA 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.
Synonymsindex number, indicant, indicator
Narrowerbusiness index; leading indicator; price index, price level; short account; stock index, stock market index
Broaderfact
Adjectivesindexical
index > noun 3, communication
MeaningA mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself.
Synonymsexponent, power
Narrowerdegree; logarithm, log
Broadermathematical notation
index > noun 4, communication
MeaningAn alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed.
Part ofback matter, end matter
Partskey word
Narrowerconcordance
Broaderlist, listing
Adjectivesindexless
Verbsindex; index
index > noun 5, body
MeaningThe finger next to the thumb.
Synonymsindex finger, forefinger
Broaderfinger
index > verb 1, social
MeaningList in an index.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Narrowercross-index
Broaderlist
Nounsindexer; index
index > verb 2, possession
MeaningProvide with an index.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"index the book"
Categorypublication, publishing
Broadersupply, provide, render, furnish
Nounsindexer; indexing; index
index > verb 3, cognition
MeaningAdjust through indexation.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"The government indexes wages and prices"
Broaderdetermine, shape, mold, influence, regulate
Nounsindexation; index

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