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Definition of numbering

numbering

/ˈnʌm.bər.ɪŋ/
num · ber · ing
Plural:numberings
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Past Simple:numbered
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Past Participle:numbered
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Present Participle:numbering
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numbering Lexical Profile

numbering Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The action or system of assigning numbers to items in a sequence or collection.

Example

"The page numbering in the second chapter was accidentally reset to one."

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• verb

1

To assign a number or sequence of numbers to items in order to identify or organize them.

Example

"She spent the afternoon numbering the seats for the upcoming banquet."

2

To amount to a specified figure or total.

Example

"A large crowd numbering in the thousands gathered in the town square."

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• Rhymes for numbering

• Nearby Words

numb
numbat
number
numbering
numberless
numberplate
numbing

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Numbering. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/numbering
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