indexing

noun

in·​dex·​ing ˈin-ˌdek-siŋ How to pronounce indexing (audio)

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The first calculation under the indexing provision will raise the base legislative pay from $40,000 to $43,600. Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 7 Dec. 2024 The Rise Of Mobile-First Indexing Mobile-first indexing refers to Google's algorithm primarily using the mobile version of a website to determine its placement on search engine results pages (SERPs). Jonathan Schwartz, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 The combination of broad market exposure through indexing and the volatility-averse yields available in private credit offers a strategy for long-term success. Patrick Dwyer, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024 The Growing Wave Of Direct Indexing The integration of ML in direct indexing marks a significant shift in the wealth management industry. Bhavdeep Sethi, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for indexing 

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First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of indexing was in 1974

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“Indexing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indexing. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.

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