noun
- the process of creating a new index or updating an existing index for a database, search engine, or other information system
Usage: computing; technical
Examples
- The database administrator scheduled reindexing to occur during off-peak hours.
- After adding new records, the search engine required reindexing to include them in results.
- The reindexing process took several hours to complete due to the large dataset.
- Regular reindexing helps maintain optimal database performance.
- The system automatically triggers reindexing when certain thresholds are met.
- Users experienced slower search speeds during the reindexing operation.