Index

usgb/ˈɪndeks/
noun

It is a list of items, typically at the end of a book, that guides where to find more detail about each item.

Check the index at the back of the book to find the page number for 'photosynthesis'.
Visual representation of "index" - it is a list of items, typically at the end of a book, that guides where to find more detail about each item

Often appears as...

  • book index
  • alphabetical index
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Location Guide

An index in a book helps you quickly find specific information without reading everything.

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If you're unsure where to start, the book's index might have the topic you need.
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End of Books

Indexes are usually found at the end of non-fiction books, rarely in novels.

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Her biology textbook had an extensive index covering all key terms.
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