indexer

noun
UK /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.


OTHER MEANINGS

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.