Basic Details
Word: Index
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning:
Noun: A list or guide that organizes information, typically found at the end of a book or used in data systems.
Verb: To arrange or categorize items or data for easier access or reference.
Synonyms: List, catalog, directory, register, guide, classify
Antonyms: Disorder, disorganize, misplace, jumble
Idioms and Phrases
- Index of suspicion: A measure or indication of concern about a potential problem.
Example: "Doctors had a high index of suspicion for the rare disease."
- Price index: A measure that examines the average level of prices for goods and services.
Example: "The consumer price index rose sharply last month."
- Index finger: The first finger, next to the thumb, often used to point.
Example: "She pointed with her index finger at the map."
Usage Examples
Example 1: You can find the topic in the book's index.
Example 2: The website is not indexed by search engines yet.
Example 3: Inflation is often measured using a price index.
Fun Fact
The word index originates from the Latin word index meaning sign or pointer, which is why it's also used to refer to the pointing finger.
Famous Quote
"A book without an index is like a road without signs." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What is an 'index' commonly found in books?
a) A chapter
b) A list of page numbers and topics
c) A cover page
d) A summary
Answer: b) A list of page numbers and topics
2. Which of the following is a synonym for 'index'?
a) Puzzle
b) List
c) Outline
d) Article
Answer: b) List
3. What does it mean to 'index' a file?
a) Delete it
b) Print it
c) Organize or categorize it
d) Ignore it
Answer: c) Organize or categorize it
4. What is an 'index finger'?
a) The middle finger
b) The smallest finger
c) The finger used to point
d) The thumb
Answer: c) The finger used to point
5. What does a 'price index' measure?
a) Product quality
b) Inflation or changes in prices
c) Market share
d) Company profit
Answer: b) Inflation or changes in prices
