CEFR B2

index

noun

Meaning

An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc. with references to where they occur, typically found at the end of a book.

Examples

The book's index was very detailed and helped me find specific topics quickly.
She checked the index to see if the author mentioned any other relevant works.

Synonyms: guide, catalogue, directory, register

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index (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɪndɛks/

Definition

An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc. with references to where they occur, typically found at the end of a book.

Examples

The book's index was very detailed and helped me find specific topics quickly.
She checked the index to see if the author mentioned any other relevant works.
A good index is essential for any non-fiction book.

How to Use index

index of (prepositional phrase): Used to specify what the index lists or refers to. — "This is an index of all the articles published last year."
in the index (prepositional phrase): Located within the index of a book or document. — "You can find the definition of 'onomatopoeia' in the index."
index [something] (verb phrase): To create an index for a book, document, or data. — "The author decided to index the book herself."

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