Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
indices
Noun
/ˈɪn.dɪ.siːz/
Definition
Indices are a plural form of the word ‘index,’ which refers to a guide or pointer that indicates the position of something.
Examples
- The stock market indices are used to gauge the performance of the economy.
- Indices of satisfaction were collected from the survey respondents.
- In mathematics, the indices of powers show the number of times a number is multiplied by itself.
Meaning
In different contexts, indices can refer to numerical indicators, a list of items, or a system used to categorize or compare data.
Synonyms
- Indicators
- Guides
- Directories
- Lists
