indexer

[ˈɪndeksər]

indexer Definition

a person or thing that creates an index, especially a computer program that indexes data for efficient search and retrieval.

Using indexer: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "indexer" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The indexer created an index for the book.

  • Example

    The search engine uses an indexer to quickly find relevant results.

  • Example

    The database indexer improved the speed of data retrieval.

indexer Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with indexer

  • back-of-the-book indexer

    a person who creates an index for a book, typically located in the back of the book

    Example

    The back-of-the-book indexer created an index of all the important terms in the book.

  • a computer program that indexes web pages for a search engine

    Example

    The search engine indexer crawls the web and indexes web pages for quick retrieval.

  • a computer program that indexes data in a database for efficient retrieval

    Example

    The database indexer improved the performance of the application by quickly retrieving data.

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Summary: indexer in Brief

An 'indexer' [ˈɪndeksər] is a person or thing that creates an index, such as a back-of-the-book indexer or a search engine indexer. It can also refer to a computer program that indexes data for efficient search and retrieval, like a database indexer. 'Indexer' is often used in the context of improving search performance and organization.