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Definition of indexer

indexer

/ˈɪn.dɛk.sər/
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Plural:indexers
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indexer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A software component or automated process that scans, parses, and organizes data or documents into a searchable index.

Example

"The search engine's background indexer continuously updates the database whenever new web pages are crawled."

2

A person who compiles and organizes indexes for books, periodicals, archives, or databases.

Example

"The publisher hired an experienced indexer to create a comprehensive subject index for the textbook."

3

A mechanical device or attachment on a machine tool used to rotate or position a workpiece by precise angular or linear increments.

Example

"The machinist mounted a rotary indexer on the milling table to cut evenly spaced gear teeth."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'index' (from Latin 'index', meaning 'forefinger, pointer, or list') plus the agentive suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Indexer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/indexer
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