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numbered

 

[ ˈnʌmbərd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

listing items

Numbered refers to something that is marked or identified with a number. It is often used to organize items in a sequence for clarity and order.

Synonyms

enumerated, ordered, ranked

Examples of usage

  • Please arrange the numbered list in alphabetical order.
  • The numbered tickets ensure that each participant has a unique entry.
  • He presented the numbered steps to follow for the project completion.
Context #2 | Verb

assigning numbers

To number means to assign a number to something, indicating its position in a sequence. This is used for various purposes, including categorization and organization.

Synonyms

enumerate, label, tag

Examples of usage

  • The teacher will number the pages of the exam.
  • She decided to number the items in her inventory for reference.
  • They numbered the contestants for the race.

Translations

Translations of the word "numbered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 numerado

🇮🇳 संख्याबद्ध

🇩🇪 nummeriert

🇮🇩 ternomer

🇺🇦 нумерований

🇵🇱 ponumerowany

🇯🇵 番号が付けられた

🇫🇷 numéroté

🇪🇸 numerado

🇹🇷 numaralı

🇰🇷 번호가 매겨진

🇸🇦 مُرقّم

🇨🇿 číslovaný

🇸🇰 číslovaný

🇨🇳 编号的

🇸🇮 številčen

🇮🇸 númerað

🇰🇿 нөмірленген

🇬🇪 ნომრირებული

🇦🇿 nömrələndi

🇲🇽 numerado

Etymology

The word 'numbered' is derived from the verb 'number', which has its origins in the late Middle English from the Latin 'numerus', meaning 'number'. This Latin term also contributed to related terms in various languages, emphasizing the concept of quantity or sequence. The suffix '-ed' indicates that it refers to something that has undergone the action of being numbered. The transition of the word into common usage reflects the growing need for organization and classification of items in various fields, including mathematics, commerce, and data management. As society increasingly relies on numerical systems for communication and documentation, the importance of the word 'numbered' has become more pronounced, highlighting its role in clarity and order.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,443, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.