index

Noun
  1. A numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number (synset 113873264)
    is a type of: graduated table, ordered series, scale, scale of measurement - an ordered reference standard
    subtypes: margin of error, margin of safety, safety margin - the margin required in order to insure safety
  2. 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 (synset 106652323)
    is a type of: fact - a statement or assertion of verified information about something that is the case or has happened
    subtypes:
    • bmi, body mass index - a measure of someone's weight in relation to height; to calculate one's BMI, multiply one's weight in pounds and divide that by the square of one's height in inches; overweight is a BMI greater than 25; obese is a BMI greater than 30
    • business index - a statistical compilation that provides a context for economic or financial conditions
    • leading indicator - one of 11 indicators for different sections of the economy; used by the Department of Commerce to predict economic trends in the near future
    • price index, price level - an index that traces the relative changes in the price of an individual good (or a market basket of goods) over time
    • short account - the aggregate of short sales on an open market
    • stock index, stock market index - index based on a statistical compilation of the share prices of a number of representative stocks
    same as: index number, indicant, indicator
  3. A mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself (synset 106825275)
    is a type of: mathematical notation - a notation used by mathematicians
    subtypes:
    • degree - the highest power of a term or variable
    • log, logarithm - the exponent required to produce a given number
    same as: exponent, power
  4. An alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed (synset 106503777)
    is a type of: list, listing - a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
    subtypes: concordance - an index of all main words in a book along with their immediate contexts
    has: key word - a significant word used in indexing or cataloging
    is a part of: back matter, end matter - written matter following the main text of a book
  5. The finger next to the thumb (synset 105575014)
    is a type of: finger - any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
    same as: forefinger, index finger
Verb
  1. List in an index (synset 202478240)
    is a type of: list - include in a list
    subtypes: cross-index - make an index that refers from one point to the next
  2. Provide with an index (synset 202359108)
    "index the book"
    referred to in: publication, publishing - the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
    is a type of: furnish, provide, render, supply - give something useful or necessary to
  3. Adjust through indexation (synset 200704200)
    "The government indexes wages and prices"
    is a type of: determine, influence, mold, regulate, shape - shape or influence; give direction to

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