No. 763 in Portuguese
índice
"Índice" in English means "index" or "rate," depending on the context.
In a sentence
O índice de aprovação dos alunos aumentou este semestre.
The students' approval rate increased this semester.
In this context, 'índice' refers to a measured rate or proportion, specifically the approval rate of the students.
O índice remissivo no final do livro ajuda a encontrar os tópicos rapidamente.
The index at the end of the book helps quickly find the topics.
Here, 'índice' means a list or catalog, specifically the subject or name index in a book.
Estudos indicam que o índice de poluição da cidade está subindo.
Studies indicate that the city's pollution index is rising.
In this usage, 'índice' refers to a calculated value or level, particularly the measured amount of pollution.
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