indexing (B2)
noun/verb (gerund)
Pronunciation: ˈɪndɛksɪŋ
Definition
The process of organizing information into a systematic list or database to facilitate easy retrieval.
Examples
The software is currently indexing thousands of files to make the search function faster.
Proper indexing of historical records allows scholars to navigate the archives with ease.
She specializes in the indexing of academic journals to ensure articles are discoverable by subject.
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