# numbering

/ˈnəmbɝɪŋ/ (US) · /nˈʌmbəɹɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/numbering
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

a system of giving numbers to things in a specific order. You use this to keep items organized or to find them easily.

For teachers: a system or sequence of numbers assigned to items to identify or order them. Often refers to the physical act of marking items or the resulting numerical scheme.

## Examples

- The numbering on the pages is incorrect.
- The architect revised the numbering of the rooms to make the building layout easier for visitors to navigate.
- While the content of the manuscript remained unchanged, the inconsistent numbering of the footnotes caused significant confusion during the final peer review process.

## Usage notes

- Often used in the singular to refer to a specific system; can be modified by adjectives like 'consecutive' or 'roman'.

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