# indexed

/ˈɪndɛkst/ (US) · /ˈɪndɛkst/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/indexed
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

organized into a list or system so that information is easy to find. It also describes a price or payment that changes automatically when the cost of living goes up.

For teachers: recorded in an alphabetical or systematic list for efficient retrieval. In a financial context, it describes a value or rate that is linked to a specific economic indicator, such as inflation.

## Examples

- The library books are indexed by author.
- The government announced that state pensions will be indexed to inflation to protect the purchasing power of retirees.
- While the database is fully indexed for keyword searches, the lack of standardized metadata makes it difficult to filter results by specific historical periods or geographic regions.

## Usage notes

- Often used with the preposition 'to' in financial contexts ('indexed to inflation').

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