Indexer

/ˈɪn.dɛk.sər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or thing that creates or maintains an index.

The indexer compiled a comprehensive index for the new encyclopedia.

In computing, a component that provides an interface for creating and managing an index of data.

The indexer in the database system improved the speed of data retrieval.

In programming, a construct that allows access to elements in a collection using a key or index.

The indexer enables developers to easily retrieve items from the array by their index.

Derived from 'index' combined with the suffix '-er' indicating an agent.

indexer in programming

A component that creates or maintains indices for a database.

data indexer

A program that sorts or categorizes information for fast access.

index

A list of items in a specific order, typically in the back of a book.

catalog

A complete list of items, typically arranged systematically.

A reference to a person who organizes or categorizes information excessively.

He's such an indexer, he even sorts his socks by color!

A tech-savvy person who excels at finding information quickly.

Call her an indexer because she can locate anything on the web in seconds!