That which points out; that which shows, indicates, manifests, or discloses.
An integer or other key indicating the location of data, e.g. within an array, vector, database table, associative array, or hash table.
A sign; an indication; a token.
The index finger; the forefinger.
An alphabetical listing of items and their location.
A movable finger on a gauge, scale, etc.
A single number calculated from an array of prices or of quantities.
A data structure that improves the performance of operations on a table.
A raised suffix indicating a power.
A symbol resembling a pointing hand, used to direct particular attention to a note or paragraph.
A type of noun where the meaning of the form changes with respect to the context; e.g., 'Today's newspaper' is an indexical form since its referent will differ depending on the context. See also icon and symbol.
A number representing a property or ratio; a coefficient.
To measure by an associated value.
To inventory; to take stock.
To be indexical for (some situation or state of affairs); to indicate.
To arrange an index for something, especially a long text.
To access a value in a data container by an index.
To normalise in order to account for inflation; to correct for inflation by linking to a price index in order to maintain real levels.
A signal; anything that indicates, or is characteristic of, the presence of something else, especially of something undesirable.
A perceived change in some function, sensation or appearance of a person that indicates a disease or disorder, such as fever, headache or rash; strictly, a symptom is felt or experienced by the patient, while a sign can be detected by an observer.