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Meaning of index

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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:

  index
      n 1: a numerical scale used to compare variables with one
           another or with some reference number
      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 [syn: {index}, {index number},
         {indicant}, {indicator}]
      3: a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a
         quantity is multiplied by itself [syn: {exponent}, {power},
         {index}]
      4: an alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page
         numbers where they are discussed
      5: the finger next to the thumb [syn: {index}, {index finger},
         {forefinger}]
      v 1: list in an index
      2: provide with an index; "index the book"
      3: adjust through indexation; "The government indexes wages and
         prices"

Source : WordNet ® Princeton University. 2010.

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