index

nouns

a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
is a type of (narrower)
an ordered reference standard
"judging on a scale of 1 to 10"
a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time
a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
an alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed
is derived from
is a part of
written matter following the main text of a book
is a type of (narrower)
a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
the finger next to the thumb

verbs

list in an index
is derived from
is a type of (narrower)
include in a list
"Am I listed in your register?"
provide with an index
"index the book"
is derived from
is derived from
domain category
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
is a type of (narrower)
give something useful or necessary to
"We provided the room with an electrical heater"
adjust through indexation
"The government indexes wages and prices"
is derived from
is a type of (narrower)
shape or influence; give direction to
"experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"