index

1. index (noun) — sense 1

Definition: An alphabetical listing of items and their location.

Example: The index of a book lists words or expressions and the pages of the book upon which they are to be found.

2. index (noun) — sense 2

Definition: The index finger; the forefinger.

3. index (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A movable finger on a gauge, scale, etc.

4. index (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To arrange an index for something, especially a long text.

Example: MySQL does not index short words and common words.

5. index (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To inventory; to take stock.

6. index (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To normalise in order to account for inflation; to correct for inflation by linking to a price index in order to maintain real levels.