Researchers compared vulnerability indices across coastal communities to prioritize disaster relief efforts.

To improve query performance, the DBA created several nonclustered indices on the frequently searched columns.

The refractive indices of the composite materials were measured at multiple wavelengths to determine their dispersion.

He adjusted the bite indicator until it sat perfectly on the surface, waiting for the slightest twitch.

Linguists compared the imperfect indicatives across several Romance languages to track historical shifts in usage.

The authors proved that many one-relator groups are locally indicable, a fact that has powerful consequences for their subgroup structure.

The machinist used a dial indicator to verify the flatness of the table against the reference plate.

A sudden rise in short-term jobless claims often serves as a reliable leading indicator for an impending economic slowdown.

The economist emphasized that leading indicators often signal turning points in the business cycle.

Economic researchers compared the new price indices to last year's values to assess inflation trends.