What is another word for index register?
Pronunciation: [ˈɪndɛks ɹˈɛd͡ʒɪstə] (IPA) 
An index register is a type of memory that stores specific information used for various computer operations. Synonyms for index register include pointer register, offset register, and displacement register. Pointer register refers to a memory location that points to another memory location for data retrieval. An offset register assigns a specific position in memory for data manipulation purposes. Displacement register is a memory location that holds the distance between the starting address of a word or operand and that of the required instruction. These terms are essential in programming languages, particularly assembly languages, where precise manipulation of memory locations for efficient data processing is vital.
