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numbering

numbering

5 3.5
A system that gives each item a position in a list using digits
  • noun
  • /ˈnʌmbərɪŋ/
translation icon : numeración
  • Captain John Smith reported that the Powhatans had a sophisticated numbering system for evaluating their harvests.
  • numbering system
  • verse numbering
  • course numbering

So if you go back in time, the Greek language was the the letters of their language was their numbering system.

Examples

  • In order to keep track of the items, the librarian implemented a numbering system for the books.

  • Then we have an Alex numbering system and we have a shop numbering system.

  • Another really useful thing I do use is the numbering system.

  • OK, well, that must be some other kind of standard numbering standard.

  • So the post had to be after that, or the numbering would be out.

    Blog text (5)

  • His numbering is out of sequence.

    The Wild Robot (2024)

  • Here are the answers for recording numbering in the series statement.

  • While that solution works, it has created a numbering system that is a bit complicated for younger readers.

    Academic text (2013)

  • There were also some fulfillment problems because of the numbering system used by some publishers of Hebrew language materials.

    Academic text (2014)

  • Cite references in the text in numerically consecutive order with superscript numbering.

    Academic text (2012)

Synonyms

order
vsnumbering
∞ 1.0

The arrangement of things in a neat sequence

adds the practice of assigning sequential labels to elements rather than mere arrangement
ordering
vsnumbering
18 2.7

Arranging things in a particular sequence so they are easy to find

focuses on attaching ordered labels to items rather than only arranging them
sequencing
vsnumbering
5 4.1

Putting things like steps or events in a particular order

emphasizes giving items explicit sequential labels not only ordering them
enumeration
vsnumbering
3 5.4

A list of things made by counting them

assigns specific sequential labels to each listed item instead of just listing
numeration
vsnumbering
1 6.3

A way of counting and naming numbers

assigns sequential labels to items rather than general counting or naming
ordered series
vsnumbering
  • Specialized
4.8

A list of things put one after another to compare or measure

is the method used to give each list item a sequential label

Surface Forms

numbering singular
numberings plural

Morphology

numbering = number (transparent) = number + ing

The noun denotes the action or system of assigning numbers and is a regular deverbal nominalization of 'number' + '-ing'.

Etymology

Numbering comes from the old Latin root numerus, which means 'number' or 'count', and you can see the same idea in the simple word number. So numbering is the act of giving things a number or a place in order, which is why we use it for lists, pages, or any sequence.