Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

subindices

noun

suhb-in-dy-seez

Definition

A subindex is a secondary index or a subset of an index used to measure a specific aspect of a broader category.

Examples

The consumer price index has several subindices that track different categories of goods.
Analysts often look at subindices to get a clearer picture of economic trends.

Meaning

Subindices are used in various fields such as economics and statistics to provide more detailed information about specific components of a larger index.