O índice
Example: O índice de desemprego aumentou nos últimos meses.
Definition
"O índice" refers to a numerical measure or indicator used to represent the level or rate of a particular phenomenon, such as unemployment, inflation, or economic performance, often expressed as a percentage or ratio to facilitate comparison and analysis.
Etymology
The term "o índice" comes from Latin "index," meaning 'forefinger' or 'pointer.' Originally, it referred to something that points out or indicates. Over time, it evolved to mean a statistical measure that points to or shows the status of a particular condition or variable.
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