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Discover LudwigThe phrase "the index" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used when referring to a list or catalog of items, often found at the end of books or documents, that helps locate information. Example: "Please refer to the index at the back of the book to find the topics you are interested in."
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the index
noun
An alphabetical listing of items and their location.
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The index?
The index measures signed contracts.
First, the index is misnamed.
Yes, it's the index.
The index is inadequate.
The index is unreliable.
Is the Index broken?
The index is good.
It wasn't in the index.
The index is still published.
It was named the Index.
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