We have optimized the database indexing, and as a result, system efficiency has improved by 50%.
Source: tatoeba (2915518)
Indexing
Synonyms for "indexing" (80 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (16)
Noun(12 words)
accessioningarrangearrange by catalogarrangingbook indexbook indexingcatalogcatalogingcataloguingclassifyclassifyingcode
Adjective(1 words)
archival processing
Strong matches (24)
Noun(11 words)
Adjective(1 words)
inorganic compound catalog
Related words (40)
Noun(19 words)
most catalog ordernatural-numberingnumbernumberingnumeratingorganizeorganizingprice adjustmentrecord numberingreferencingsearch indexingsortsortingsspiderssystematizes recordstagterm indexingterm taggingtopic indexing
Adjective(2 words)
numeric indexingnumerical labeling
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: accessioning, analysis, archival processing, arrange, arrange by catalog.
- Sentence evidence is available for indexing, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "indexing".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "indexing"
Keep "indexing" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "indexing" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "indexing", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "indexing" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
15 entriesassortmentcategorisationcategorizationclassificationcompartmentalisationcompartmentalizationdata managementdocument processingeconomic conceptfinancial principleinformation organizationinformation processinginformation retrievalmethodsystem
More specific
22 entrieschapter indexcost of living adjustmentcross referencesdynamic indexingfull text indexinggeographic indexincremental indexingkeyword indexkeyword indexingmetadata indexname indexonline indexingpage indexpositional indexingsection indexsemantic indexing
Showing 16 of 22 words.
Collocations
14 entriesautomatic indexingbook indexingdatabase indexingindex fileindex termindexing algorithmindexing dataindexing methodindexing processindexing speedindexing systemindexing termssearch indexingtopic entry
Inflections
5 entriesDerivations
5 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
I read the article "Indexing Exoplanets with Physical Conditions Potentially Suitable for Rock-Dependent Extremophiles."
Source: tatoeba (10671697)
The system was devised for cataloguing and indexing purposes, but it was found on trial to be equally valuable for numbering and arranging books and pamphlets on the shelves.
Source: tatoeba (10797969)
In zero-based indexing, array variables in a computer program are numbered upwards from zero.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "indexing"?
Closest matches include accessioning, analysis, archival processing, arrange, arrange by catalog.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "indexing"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.