fileindex

noun
UK /ˈfaɪlˌɪndeks/
US /ˈfaɪlˌɪndeks/

A file index is a list that helps you find files quickly.

The librarian checked the file index to locate the missing report.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A searchable list of computer files stored on a system.

The operating system keeps a file index so searches run faster.

3. A reference table at the front of a book or collection showing where files are kept.

She flipped to the file index to find the client's folder number.

4. To create or maintain an organized list of files.

We need to fileindex these documents before the audit.