noun
Uncommon
numbering
Numbering (noun) means a system or sequence of numbers used to label items. Example: “The building uses an odd numbering system that skips the thirteenth floor.”
noun
1
A system or sequence of numbers used to label items.
"The building uses an odd numbering system that skips the thirteenth floor."
verb
1
Present participle of "number": assigning numbers to, or totalling.
"She spent the afternoon numbering the invoices."
How to use numbering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of giving things numbers, or the system used to do so.
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Etymology
From Middle English nombrynge, formed from number plus the suffix -ing.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for numbering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “numbering” mean?
The word “numbering” means a system or sequence of numbers used to label items. In plain terms, the act of giving things numbers, or the system used to do so.
How do you use “numbering” in a sentence?
Here is “numbering” used in a sentence: “The building uses an odd numbering system that skips the thirteenth floor.”
What is another word for “numbering”?
Words with a similar meaning to “numbering” include telling.
What part of speech is “numbering”?
Depending on how it is used, “numbering” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “numbering” come from?
The word “numbering” comes from Middle English. From Middle English nombrynge, formed from number plus the suffix -ing.
Is “numbering” a common word?
“Numbering” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “numbering” have?
“Numbering” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a system or sequence of numbers used to label items.
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