indexing process

[ˈɪndɛksɪŋ ˈprɑːsɛs]
nounpl: indexing processes
processo de indexação
1. The systematic procedure of creating and organizing an index to catalog, classify, or arrange information, documents, or data for easier retrieval and reference
The indexing process for the digital library took several months to complete.
O processo de indexação para a biblioteca digital levou vários meses para ser concluído.
2. In search engines, the automated procedure of scanning, analyzing, and storing web pages or documents in a searchable database
Google's indexing process crawls millions of web pages daily.
O processo de indexação do Google rastreia milhões de páginas da web diariamente.
3. In databases and information systems, the technical operation of creating index structures to optimize data retrieval speed
The indexing process improved query performance significantly.
O processo de indexação melhorou o desempenho das consultas significativamente.
4. In financial contexts, the method of adjusting values based on a reference index or economic indicator
Wage indexing process is tied to inflation rates.
O processo de indexação de salários está vinculado às taxas de inflação.
The term 'indexing process' is predominantly used in technical, academic, and business contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it gained prominence with the digital transformation and growth of tech companies. In the USA, it's especially important in the context of search engine marketing and SEO. The concept is culturally neutral but professionally significant across both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cataloging processindexationclassification processdata indexingindex creation
Antonyms / Antônimos
deindexingremoval from index

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
processo de indexação
Standard term used in technology, libraries, and finance sectors
São Paulo
processo de indexação
Common in tech and business contexts; same as general Brazilian
Rio de Janeiro
processo de indexação
Standard usage; occasionally 'indexação de dados' in IT contexts
Portugal
processo de indexação
Same terminology; may use 'indexação de documentos' more frequently in archival work

Related Words

search engine optimizationmetadatadatabasecrawleralgorithmretrievalcatalogclassification

Related Idioms & Phrases

streamline the indexing process
accelerate indexing process
optimize the indexing process
indexing process overhaul
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