indexation

noun

in·​dex·​ation ˌin-dek-ˈsā-shən 

: a system of economic control in which certain variables (such as wages and interest) are tied to a cost-of-living index so that both rise or fall at the same rate and the detrimental effect of inflation is theoretically eliminated

Examples of indexation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Since the 1970s, most international trade has been conducted using crude-oil-price indexation, that is, the LNG is priced at the same level as crude oil, converting according to the relative energy content of the two products. —Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025

Already next year, the budget will have to spend more on indexations due to high inflation and additional subsidies to businesses. —Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024

Passive capital allocation or indexation won’t unlock value for small but growing companies. —Shawn Tully, Fortune Asia, 9 Oct. 2024

After all, alternatives are supposed to help diversify a portfolio and offer some downside protection from indexation. —Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2022

That reflects 17% indexation to Brent, 50% higher than the 11% cited in contracts signed a year ago. —Wood MacKenzie, Forbes, 16 June 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for indexation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation