indexing

noun

in·​dex·​ing ˈin-ˌdek-siŋ How to pronounce indexing (audio)

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The Rise Of Mobile-First Indexing Mobile-first indexing refers to Google's algorithm primarily using the mobile version of a website to determine its placement on search engine results pages (SERPs). Jonathan Schwartz, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 The combination of broad market exposure through indexing and the volatility-averse yields available in private credit offers a strategy for long-term success. Patrick Dwyer, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024 The Growing Wave Of Direct Indexing The integration of ML in direct indexing marks a significant shift in the wealth management industry. Bhavdeep Sethi, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024 In the late nineteenth century, for example, Ralph Van Deman, a U.S. Army officer stationed in the Philippines, developed an indexing and classification system that U.S. commanders could use to identify insurgents in the field. Jennifer Daskal, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2017 See all Example Sentences for indexing 

Word History

First Known Use

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 22 Dec. 2024.

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