Word
indexing
Phoneticsin·dex·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɪndɛksɪŋ/
UK/ˈɪndɛksɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. 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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“The indexing of the library's collection took several months.”
contextual
“Proper indexing is essential for large websites to ensure that users can find specific articles through search engines.”
complex
“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.”
Usage
Often used as a gerund to describe the professional or technical activity of organizing information.
Word family
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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