English noun: index number | |||
1. | index number (communication) a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time | ||
Synonyms | index, indicant, indicator | ||
Broader (hypernym) | fact | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | BMI, body mass index, business index, leading indicator, price index, price level, short account, stock index, stock market index | ||