superindex (C2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈsuːpərɪndɛks/
Definition
A superindex is an advanced indexing technique used in databases to improve query performance by creating a hierarchical index structure that enables faster data retrieval and reduced disk I/O.
Examples
The database administrator created a superindex on the customer table to speed up query execution times.
The superindex allowed the database to handle a large volume of concurrent queries without significant performance degradation.
By using a superindex, the developer was able to reduce the query execution time from several seconds to less than a millisecond.
How to Use superindex
- create a superindex (verb phrase)
- to create a superindex on a database table — "The database administrator created a superindex on the customer table."
- use a superindex (verb phrase)
- to use a superindex to improve query performance — "The developer used a superindex to speed up query execution times."
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