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comprehensive index

[/ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪv ˈɪndɛks/]
nounpl: comprehensive indexes / comprehensive indices
índice abrangente
1. A complete and detailed index that covers all relevant topics, entries, or references in a document, book, or database with thorough cross-referencing
The comprehensive index at the end of the encyclopedia lists every topic covered in all volumes.
O índice abrangente no final da enciclopédia lista todos os tópicos cobertos em todos os volumes.
2. A statistical measure that includes all relevant components or categories to provide a complete overview of a subject
The comprehensive index of economic indicators includes inflation, unemployment, and GDP growth.
O índice abrangente de indicadores econômicos inclui inflação, desemprego e crescimento do PIB.
Synonyms
complete indexfull indexdetailed indexthorough indexall-inclusive index
Antonyms
partial indexlimited indexselective indexbrief index

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
índice abrangente
standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
índice abrangente
commonly used in business and academic contexts
Portugal
índice abrangente
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave no stone unturned (similar concept of being thorough)
cover all the bases (similar concept of being comprehensive)
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