indexing

1 of 2

noun

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indexing

2 of 2

present participle of index entry 2

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Whichever the case, an indexing system allows users to keep track of their lens-mount and mirror-angle settings, so shots can be repeated as needed. — Ben Coxworth october 20, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026 How these capital gains tax strategies work Wealthy investors already use direct indexing strategies on platforms including Schwab to pair up stock gains and losses in a tax efficient way. — Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 Indexing Problems The second phase of our analysis looked at indexing health. — Vin Sonpal, Forbes.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Amy Brooks President of Global Business Development At the risk of over-indexing, another former Stanford player who has spent two-plus decades in the NBA. — Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for indexing

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Noun

1974, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of indexing was in 1974

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“Indexing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indexing. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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