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indexation

American  
[in-dek-sey-shuhn] / ˌɪn dɛkˈseɪ ʃən /

noun

Economics.
  1. the automatic adjustment of wages, taxes, pension benefits, interest rates, etc., according to changes in the cost of living or another economic indicator, especially to compensate for inflation.


indexation British  
/ ˌɪndɛkˈseɪʃən /

noun

  1. the act of making wages, interest rates, etc, index-linked

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of indexation

index + -ation

Vocabulary lists containing indexation

Example Sentences

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Legislation to enact the indexation of capital gains taxes was introduced in 1978, 1983, 1994, 1997 and 1998.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Because the new pensions do not increase year-on-year - a process called indexation - recent high inflation has meant the money is stretching less and less far.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2024

"Members discussed the possibility of implicit indexation of wages to past high inflation and the potential for this to become widespread," the minutes showed.

From Reuters • Jun. 20, 2023

Belgium has set up a system of wage indexation guaranteeing that if the cost of living goes up, salaries, pensions and benefits also increase.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2022

However, they help to highlight some useful aspects: �         Differential indexation can have surprising consequences compared to conventional ideas.

From Definition & Reality in the General Theory of Political Economy by Colignatus, Thomas

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