The action or process of compiling an index, which is an ordered list of items, such as topics or names, with references to the places where they occur, typically in a book or database.

The librarian spent the afternoon working on the indexing of the new collection of historical documents.

The adjustment of wages, taxes, or other financial figures according to changes in the cost of living or inflation.

The government announced the indexing of pensions to ensure they keep pace with inflation.

The process of assigning a numerical value to a variable or set of data for the purpose of analysis or comparison.

The economist explained the indexing of economic indicators to better understand market trends.

The process by which a search engine or database systematically catalogues data so that it can be retrieved quickly and accurately.

Search engine indexing allows users to find relevant pages in milliseconds.

indexinggerund / present participle

Relating to or used for the creation or maintenance of an index.

The indexing algorithm dramatically improved retrieval speed.

indexverb

To record or list items in an index.

The librarian will index all the new books by the end of the week.

To adjust or link something to a particular index or indicator.

The company decided to index wages to inflation rates.

To serve as a sign or indicator of; to reflect.

These trends index a growing dissatisfaction among voters.