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selective index

[/sɪˈlɛktɪv ˈɪndɛks/]
nounpl: selective indexes / selective indices
índice seletivo
1. A database index that selectively indexes only certain rows or values based on a specified condition or filter
The selective index was created to include only active customer records.
O índice seletivo foi criado para incluir apenas registros de clientes ativos.
2. In information retrieval, an index that covers a subset of documents or data based on predefined criteria
A selective index reduces storage space by indexing only relevant entries.
Um índice seletivo reduz o espaço de armazenamento indexando apenas entradas relevantes.
3. A filtered or restricted index used in search engines and databases to improve query performance
The search engine used a selective index to prioritize recent articles.
O mecanismo de busca usou um índice seletivo para priorizar artigos recentes.
Synonyms
filtered indexpartial indexconditional indexrestricted index
Antonyms
full indexcomplete indexuniversal index

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
índice seletivo
Standard term used in database and IT contexts
São Paulo
índice seletivo
Technical term consistent with national usage
Portugal
índice seletivo
Standard term; may also use 'índice parcial' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

narrow down the index
filter by criteria
partial indexing strategy
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