Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
index-of-suspicion
Noun
ˈɪndɛks ʌv səˈspɪʃən
Definition
A measure used to assess the level of suspicion or doubt in a given situation or regarding a person’s behavior.
Examples
- The officer had a high index-of-suspicion based on the suspect’s erratic behavior.
- In medical assessments, a doctor may consider the index-of-suspicion for diagnosing certain conditions.
Meaning
The index-of-suspicion refers to a scale or framework that evaluates how suspicious a particular situation appears, often utilized in investigative or analytical contexts.
Synonyms
- suspicion level
- degree of doubt
- skepticism measure
