indexing

noun

in·​dex·​ing ˈin-ˌdek-siŋ How to pronounce indexing (audio)
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From a consumer point of view, Asian shoppers are over-indexing with indie brands; Black and Hispanic shoppers engage with them at a relatively similar rate, and white shoppers drive the lowest share of sales in the category. Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026 Our tasters were after a Bloody Mary mix that checked all the boxes—spicy, savory, slightly salty, with a pure tomato flavor—without over-indexing on any single facet. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026 In practice, this could mean fewer resources directed toward tools that could help reduce climate damages today or in parallel over-indexing on harmful practices. Jamil Wyne, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026 Nor does the indexing of that exemption. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for indexing

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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 10 Feb. 2026.

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