indexing
n. uncountablen. the process of creating a list of names, subjects, or words to help people find information quickly. You often see this at the back of a book or in a computer database.
n. the systematic arrangement of data or terms into a searchable list to facilitate efficient retrieval. Often refers to the creation of a back-of-book index or the automated cataloguing of web pages by search engines.
The indexing of the library's collection took several months.
Proper indexing is essential for large websites to ensure that users can find specific articles through search engines.
The software's automated indexing capabilities allow researchers to cross-reference thousands of legal documents in seconds, significantly reducing the time required for discovery in complex litigation.
Often used as a gerund to describe the professional or technical activity of organizing information.