index set

American  

noun

Mathematics.

1. a set whose elements are used to indicate the order of the elements of a sequence, series, etc.

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Example Sentences

“The upcoming data is likely to reinforce that view with the ISM manufacturing index set to remain in contraction territory and the ISM services index set to move closer to neutral based on regional survey evidence.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The benchmark index set a record high a day earlier.

From Seattle Times

The benchmark S&P 500 index set an all-time high at the beginning of January, but is now down nearly 20% for the year.

From Seattle Times

Along the way, the benchmark index set 67 all-time highs.

From Seattle Times

Futures tied to the S&P 500 and Dow Jones suggest that both the indexes would extend losses for a fourth straight session at the open, with the benchmark index set for its worst losing streak since June.

From Reuters