happinessindex
nounUK /ˈhæpinəs ˈɪndɛks/
US /ˈhæpinəs ˈɪndɛks/
A number that shows how happy people are.
The country's happiness index went up this year because people felt better about their lives.
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2. A tool used by governments to compare how content citizens feel.
The report used a happiness index to rank cities across the nation.
3. A personal way of tracking your own good moods over time.
She kept a happiness index in her journal, giving each day a score from one to ten.
4. A marketing metric that measures customer delight.
The company's happiness index rose after they improved their customer service.