data indexing

[/ˈdeɪtə ˈɪndɛksɪŋ/]
noun
indexação de dados
1. The process of creating an index structure that organizes data in a database to enable faster retrieval and searching
Data indexing improves query performance by creating pointers to data locations.
A indexação de dados melhora o desempenho das consultas criando ponteiros para os locais dos dados.
2. The systematic arrangement and labeling of information for easy access and reference
Proper data indexing is essential for managing large datasets efficiently.
A indexação de dados apropriada é essencial para gerenciar conjuntos de dados grandes de forma eficiente.
3. The computational technique used in search engines and databases to catalog and organize content
Search engines rely on advanced data indexing techniques to return results in milliseconds.
Os mecanismos de busca dependem de técnicas avançadas de indexação de dados para retornar resultados em milissegundos.
This is a technical term widely used in Brazil and Portugal within the IT industry, database management, and software development sectors. In Brazilian tech companies, especially in São Paulo's tech hubs, discussions about data indexing are common in meetings regarding performance optimization. The term has become increasingly important with the growth of big data and cloud computing in Brazil.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
database indexingdata cataloginginformation indexingindex creation
Antonyms / Antônimos
data disorganizationunstructured data

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
indexação de dados
Standard term used in IT and database administration contexts
São Paulo
indexação de dados
Predominant usage in tech companies and corporate settings
Rio de Janeiro
indexação de dados
Technical term consistent with national standards
Portugal
indexação de dados
Same terminology used; sometimes 'catalogação de dados' in older contexts

Related Words

databasequery optimizationsearch algorithmdata structureprimary keysecondary indexhash indexB-tree

Related Idioms & Phrases

indexing strategy
index optimization
create an index on a column
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