Word Meaning

index definition and meaning

n. That which points out; that which shows, indicates, manifests, or discloses.
n. That which guides, points out, informs, or directs; a pointer or a hand that directs to anything, as the hand of a watch, a movable finger on a gauge, scale, or other graduated instrument. In printing, a sign used to direct particular attention to a note or paragraph; -- called also fist.
n. A table for facilitating reference to topics, names, and the like, in a book; -- usually alphabetical in arrangement, and printed at the end of the volume.
n. A prologue indicating what follows.
n. The second digit, that next pollex, in the manus, or hand; the forefinger; index finger.
n. The figure or letter which shows the power or root of a quantity; the exponent.
v. t. To provide with an index or table of references; to put into an index; as, to index a book, or its contents.

Crossword clues for index

- Alphabetical key in a book
- Alphabetical list
- Back of book feature
- Book guide for some whirlwind exploration
- Guiding principle
- List of contents
- Look-up guide
- Pointer, ... finger
- Reference table
- Tabulated list