automatic indexing

noun phrase

Meaning

The process by which software programs or algorithms analyze and categorize document content without human intervention.

Examples

The library implemented automatic indexing to manage its massive digital archive more efficiently.
Without automatic indexing, the search functionality on this database would be far too slow to be useful.

Synonyms: auto-indexing, automated cataloging, algorithmic tagging

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automatic indexing

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk ˈɪndɛksɪŋ

Definition

The process by which software programs or algorithms analyze and categorize document content without human intervention.

Examples

The library implemented automatic indexing to manage its massive digital archive more efficiently.
Without automatic indexing, the search functionality on this database would be far too slow to be useful.

Synonyms of automatic indexing

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