index set

noun

, Mathematics.

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

Example Sentences

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

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