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List Index

A list index refers to the position of an element within a list or an array.

Usage as a Noun:

Sense 1:

In computer programming, a list index is an integer value that represents the position of an element in a list or array.

Example Sentence: The list index for the element "apple" in the list [apple, banana, cherry] is 0.

Sense 2:

In databases, a list index is a data structure that allows for efficient retrieval of records based on a specific field.

Example Sentence: The table has a list index on the "name" column, enabling quick searching by name.

Usage as a Verb:

Sense 1:

To list index means to assign or determine the position of an element in a list or array.

Example Sentence: The function will list index the items based on their alphabetical order.

Sense 2:

To list index can also refer to the process of creating and maintaining an index for efficient data retrieval in a database.

Example Sentence: The system will automatically list index the new records to enhance search performance.

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