namedindex
nounUK /neɪmd ˈɪndɛks/
US /neɪmd ˈɪndɛks/
A named index is a list with a special name that helps you find things quickly.
The library uses a named index to help people find books by author.
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2. In computing, a data structure that stores values under a specific name for fast retrieval.
The program uses a named index to look up user records instantly.
3. A reference list in a book that is identified by a title and points to page numbers.
The named index at the back of the cookbook lists recipes by ingredient.
4. A financial market measure that carries a specific name and tracks stock performance.
Investors watched the named index to see how the market was doing.