Índice (en. Index)

/ˈindise/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Element that indicates the position or classification of something.
In the book, the index shows the sections and their pages.
En el libro, el índice muestra las secciones y sus páginas.
Number or set of numbers that represent an economic phenomenon.
The consumer price index has increased this year.
El índice de precios al consumidor ha aumentado este año.
Indication or signal that serves as a guide.
The customer satisfaction index is high.
El índice de satisfacción del cliente es alto.

Etymology

From Latin 'index', -icis, meaning 'to indicate' or 'a sample'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Price index
Reference that indicates the level of prices of goods and services.
índice de precios
Human development index
Measure that evaluates the socioeconomic progress of a country.
índice de desarrollo humano
Body mass index
Calculation that allows knowing if a person has a healthy weight.
índice de masa corporal

Related Words

Reference index
Number that serves as a comparison for other data.
indice de referencia
Growth index
Measure that reflects the increase in percentage terms.
indice de crecimiento
Stock index
Indicator of the general value of a group of stocks in the market.
indice bursátil

Slang Meanings

Popularity index
The popularity index of that series grew rapidly.
El índice de popularidad de esa serie creció rápidamente.
Acceptance index
The acceptance index of the new product was surprisingly high.
El índice de aceptación del nuevo producto fue sorprendentemente alto.