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Meaning

An index is a systematic list of items, often organized in a specific order, that provides a way to locate information or data within a larger body of work, such as a book or database.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "index" with "indexes," as both forms are correct depending on the context.

Example Sentences

The index at the back of the book helps find topics quickly .
The index helps you find topics quickly in the book .
The index of the report helps readers find information quickly .

Word in Context

K ü t ü phanede ç al ışı rken Elif eski bir ders kitab ı n ı a ç t ı çü nk ü bir konunun ö zetini hat ı rlamak istiyordu . İç indekilerden faydalanamad ığı i ç in kitab ı n index b ö l ü m ü ne bakt ı ve arad ığı ba ş l ığı n sayfa numaras ı n ı buldu . Hemen o sayfay ı i ş aretleyip birka ç k ı sa not ald ı, b ö ylece bilgileri daha sonra h ı zl ı ca tekrar edebilecekti . Bu basit yol , s ı nava haz ı rl ı k s ü recinde zaman kazanmas ı n ı sa ğ lad ı ve ç al ış ma plan ı n ı daha d ü zenli hale getirdi .

Common Phrases

stock index index number index card

Synonyms

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