Synonyms for index
ˈɪn dɛks; -dəˌsiz

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1. index(noun)

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

   Synonyms:
   exponent, indicator, index number, indicant, index finger, forefinger, power

2. index, index number, indicant, indicator(noun)

   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:
   power, exponent, index number, indicator, indicant, forefinger, index finger, indication

3. exponent, power, index(noun)

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

   Synonyms:
   power, indicant, exponent, advocator, ability, great power, might, tycoon, force, index number, index finger, magnate, top executive, world power, big businessman, proponent, powerfulness, mightiness, advocate, superpower, indicator, major power, mogul, office, baron, forefinger, king, business leader

4. index(noun)

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

   Synonyms:
   exponent, indicator, index number, indicant, index finger, forefinger, power

5. index, index finger, forefinger(verb)

   the finger next to the thumb

   Synonyms:
   power, exponent, index number, indicator, indicant, forefinger, index finger

6. index(verb)

   list in an index

7. index(verb)

   provide with an index

   "index the book"

8. index(verb)

   adjust through indexation

   "The government indexes wages and prices"

Dictionary of English Synonymes(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. index(n.)

   Synonyms:
   [L. pl. indices, eng. pl. Indexes.] Pointer, hand, director

2. index(n.)

   Synonyms:
   alphabetical table of references

3. index(n.)

   Synonyms:
   exponent

4. index(n.)

   Synonyms:
   characteristic (of a logarithm), integral part

5. index(n.)

   Synonyms:
   (Anat.) fore finger

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1. List of paraphrases for "index":

   indices, contents, clue, indexes, indicator, indexing, hint, indice, rate, indicators, 'index, forefinger, indication, repertoire, comdoc, locator, directory, predictor

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1. List of known nicknames for "Index":

   Index AI, Eric Chamberlain, Skylash, Portela, Leo

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How to use index in a sentence?

1. Unknown:

   If you don't find it in the index, look very carefully through the entire catalogue.

2. Jeff Cohen:

   A lot of the fee calculations for portfolio managers are based on performance versus the index, so if they don't play in large deals ... they're basically betting they do poorly, which is a tough bet to make.

3. Richard Curtin:

   Although confidence reversed the January gain, returning to the December level, the Sentiment Index was still higher than any other time since January 2007.

4. Elvis Picardo:

   The TSX was pretty much firing on all cylinders right until September, then once the collapse in crude oil prices started, sentiment for the index really took a total turn.

5. David Blitzer:

   S&P doesn't comment on any pending index changes with respect to any specific companies.

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