index plural
in·dex
The plural form of index is indices
I iDefinitions
- noun plural index (in a nonfiction book, monograph, etc.) a more or less detailed alphabetical listing of names, places, and topics along with the numbers of the pages on which they are mentioned or discussed, usually included in or constituting the back matter. 1
- noun plural index a sequential arrangement of material, especially in alphabetical or numerical order. 1
- noun plural index something used or serving to point out; a sign, token, or indication: a true index of his character. 1
- noun plural index something that directs attention to some fact, condition, etc.; a guiding principle. 1
- noun plural index a pointer or indicator in a scientific instrument. 1
- noun plural index a piece of wood, metal, or the like, serving as a pointer or indicator. 1
- noun plural index Computers. a value that identifies and is used to locate a particular element within a data array or table. a reference table that contains the keys or references needed to address data items. 1
- noun plural index Also called fist, hand. Printing. a sign in the shape of a hand with extended index finger, used to point out a particular note, paragraph, etc. 1
- noun plural index a light, smooth cardboard stock. 1
- noun plural index the forefinger. 1
- noun plural index a number or formula expressing some property, ratio, etc., of something indicated: index of growth; index of intelligence. 1
- noun plural index Statistics. index number. 1
- noun plural index Economics. price index. 1
- noun plural index Algebra. an exponent. the integer n in a radical defining the n- th root: ∛ is a radical having index three. a subscript or superscript indicating the position of an object in a series of similar objects, as the subscripts 1, 2, and 3 in the series x 1 , x 2 , x 3 . winding number. 1
- noun plural index Horology. a leverlike regulator for a hairspring. 1
- noun plural index (initial capital letter) Roman Catholic Church. Index Librorum Prohibitorum. Index Expurgatorius. 1
- noun plural index (usually initial capital letter) any list of forbidden or otherwise restricted material deemed morally or politically harmful by authorities: an Index of disapproved books relating to Communism. 1
- noun plural index Optics. index of refraction. 1
- noun plural index Obsolete. a table of contents. a preface or prologue. 1