Indexation
(noun)
- The act of making an index.
- A system for adjusting the level of a variable, especially wages or benefits, in line with changes in the cost of living.
Origin:
Early 17th century, from late latin indexation-, indexatio, from indexare, meaning to indicate or register.
Examples:
- This dictionary needs an indexation.
- The government has introduced indexation in pension system.
- The indexation of wage will be carried out on a quarterly basis.
- An indexation mechanism is used to link the payments to the inflation rate.
- She advocated for indexation of social security benefits to help the elderly keep up with inflation.