noun/verbpl: indexes/indices
índices
1. plural of index; a list of items (such as names or topics) in a book with page numbers
The book has detailed indexes at the back.
O livro tem índices detalhados no final.
2. plural of index; indicators or signs that show the level or state of something
Economic indexes show growth this quarter.
Os índices econômicos mostram crescimento neste trimestre.
3. third person singular present tense of the verb 'to index'; to arrange or provide with an index
She indexes all the documents for easy retrieval.
Ela indexa todos os documentos para fácil recuperação.
4. in computing, references to array elements or database records
The database indexes improve query performance.
Os índices do banco de dados melhoram o desempenho das consultas.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'índices' is the standard plural form and is widely used in academic, business, and technical contexts. The term is particularly common in economics, finance, and information technology sectors. In Portugal, the same term is used with identical meaning and frequency.
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