as in classification
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as in listing
to put (someone or something) on a list
indexed all the books in the library by category
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Recent Examples of indexing
Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 26 June 2024
While the server doesn’t participate in search or indexing, the process of building the index requires a lot of back-and-forth with the server.
—PCMAG, 25 June 2024
The company unveiled a slew of new features on its platform Tuesday, such as aisle indexing that helps couriers find the exact placement of products on the customer’s order to expedite the shopping process.
—Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 18 June 2024
The invention of the modern footnote and indexing protocols that developed slowly over the 16th and 17th centuries had a hand in the scientific revolution, for instance.
—Steven Johnson, New York Times, 17 May 2024
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Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks’ AB 886, the California Journalism Preservation Act, would require tech companies like Google and Meta to pay for accessing, crawling, indexing and displaying news links that appear on their platforms.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 26 June 2024
While the server doesn’t participate in search or indexing, the process of building the index requires a lot of back-and-forth with the server.
—PCMAG, 25 June 2024
The company unveiled a slew of new features on its platform Tuesday, such as aisle indexing that helps couriers find the exact placement of products on the customer’s order to expedite the shopping process.
—Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 18 June 2024
The invention of the modern footnote and indexing protocols that developed slowly over the 16th and 17th centuries had a hand in the scientific revolution, for instance.
—Steven Johnson, New York Times, 17 May 2024
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The filing also details the Trust's accounting policies, including the valuation of platinum using the LBMA Platinum Price PM, and the classification of the Trust as an investment company for reporting purposes.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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This is a new trend: buyers of oil or gas, particularly in Europe, are looking for products that are low-carbon, and net-zero oil or gas is the ultimate classification.Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Consumer-centric companies listing publicly.Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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The Swiss legend dipped into the history books for his latest lesson, listing out some of the most iconic racket frames in tennis history.Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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The patient is asleep during the procedure and takes a laxative prior to entering the hospital to make sure their bowels are empty.Daryl Austin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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However, companies have to take certain internal measures to prepare for the partnership appropriately prior to entering into a partnership.Vamsi Gosu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Hours before the Mets kept alive their season and continued the promise of a compelling postseason for the New York baseball scene, Yankee Stadium was quiet with the sounds of players filing in for a simulated game and key figures talking about their postseason return following a one-year absence.Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Hours before the Mets kept alive their season and continued the promise of a compelling postseason for the New York baseball scene, Yankee Stadium was quiet with the sounds of players filing in for a simulated game and key figures talking about their postseason return following a one-year absence.Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Holdups include environmental inspections to ensure the properties are safe, and customary searches by cadaver dogs, though no missing people have been reported, Fryhoff said.Dennis Romero, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Spot, their quadruped robot, is already being used for industrial inspections, construction site monitoring, and safety operations, showcasing the versatility of robots in challenging environments.Amir Husain, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Between the lines: Boutros initially filed his suit in 2022 but voluntarily withdrew it in 2023 to pursue treatment following a cancer diagnosis.Sam Allard, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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The Princess of Wales, 42, has been gradually returning to royal duties after taking time to focus on her health following a cancer diagnosis earlier this year.Erin Hill, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Start today by scheduling a meeting with your leadership team to make sure you're aligned on key priorities, clarify roles and establish open lines of communication.Chaitra Vedullapalli, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This method involves scheduling your day into focused blocks of time, each dedicated to a specific task or project.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Exploration, evaluation, and project expenses decreased to $409,179 from $534,371, reflecting lower overhead and payroll costs.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Term limits, performance evaluations, and commitment to continuous learning are fundamental to the Board’s ability to stay ahead of rapid changes.Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Indexing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indexing. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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