as in classification
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to put (someone or something) on a list
indexed all the books in the library by category
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Recent Examples of indexing
Robert Frank, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
By applying semantic search and intelligent data indexing, AI models can organize and unify financial data across platforms.
—Maulikkumar Pandya, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
So, the vertices that are indexing positions of my code word.
—Quanta Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
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Noun
With the stock market increasingly driven by passive investing and indexing, and dominated by a handful of mega-tech stocks, investors seeking diversification will need to start turning to the rapidly expanding private markets, Rowan told CNBC.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
By applying semantic search and intelligent data indexing, AI models can organize and unify financial data across platforms.
—Maulikkumar Pandya, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
OpenAI’s trajectory mirrors the rise of Google parent Alphabet, which built its business around indexing the web and now has a foothold in everything from consumer tech devices to health research.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
So, the vertices that are indexing positions of my code word.
—Quanta Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indexing
Noun
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This powerful synergy enhances detection, tracking, classification, and identification while also enabling autonomous drone swarm operations, including self-organizing collaboration.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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Since the 250-pound vehicle qualifies for the FAA’s FAR Part 103 ultralight classification, would-be pilots don’t need a license or certification.—
J. George Gorant,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ballard said in August, when asked why he should be trusted to turn the team around given his lackluster resume entering Year 9.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Hall wanted to leave New York, as the team is entering a rebuild after trading away some of its best players.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Cottonian library had an unusual cataloguing system.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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Hours are often lost cataloguing dailies, restoring archival shots, or verifying rights before an idea can move forward.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The days of listing high and getting multiple offers in a weekend have slowed down.—
Cecelia Cawthon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Various extra items are also included with each pack, such as a tent, sleeping bag, rain poncho, radio, flashlight, ID card, socks, lockbox, hygiene kit, water bottle, and an informational brochure listing 15 local partnering services.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Andrew is part philosopher, part fighter — a man who defies easy categorization, bridging worlds that rarely meet.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
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However, experts told McClatchy News that politically motivated attacks often defy neat categorization.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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He was also charged with recording any words churchgoers spoke out of turn, when they were supposed to be attending to the service.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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Yesavage — who started his professional baseball career on the Blue Jays Single-A minor league affiliate in Florida six months ago — threw a record 12 strikeouts in seven innings, recording no walks, three hits and one run.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Such codification is also a key driver of value for buyers looking to acquire attractive companies.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Patterson, then a 20-year department veteran, entered settlement talks with the city several years after filing the lawsuit.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Nov. 2025
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Others advised legal action, beginning with filing a police report.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Indexing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indexing. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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