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consumer price index

American  

noun

  1. an index of the changes in the cost of goods and services to a typical consumer, based on the costs of the same goods and services at a base period. CPI

consumer price index Cultural  

  1. An index published by the government each month of prices for a representative sample of goods and services. The consumer price index was formerly known as the cost-of-living index.

Etymology

Origin of consumer price index

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

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In the era of dynamic pricing and electronic points of sale, the technology exists to provide almost minute-by-minute inflation readings that would allow for a far more accurate, up-to-date consumer price index.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Airline fares jumped 15% year-over-year in March, consumer price index data showed on Friday.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Indeed, the consumer price index in March registered its biggest increase since mid-2022.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Inflation: The March consumer price index figure is scheduled for release at 8:30 a.m.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Inflation shall be measured by means of the consumer price index on a comparable basis, taking into account differences in national definitions.

From The Treaty of the European Union, Maastricht Treaty, 7th February, 1992 by European Union

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