indexer
nounUK /ˈɪndeksə/
US /ˈɪndeksər/
A person or tool that makes a list so you can find things easily.
The indexer put every topic in the book into an alphabetical list.
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2. A computer program that organizes information so it can be searched quickly.
The search engine's indexer scanned millions of web pages overnight.
3. A machine that rotates a workpiece to a set position.
The machinist used an indexer to drill holes at exact angles.
4. A person who adjusts payments to keep up with price changes.
The indexer updated the pension amounts each year to match inflation.