Renumbering: meaning, definitions and examples

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renumbering

 

[ ˈriːˈnʌmbərɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

data management

Renumbering is the process of assigning new numbers to items that have already been numbered. This is often necessary in contexts where the original numbering has become outdated, incorrect, or needs to be optimized for organization. It is commonly used in database management, inventory systems, and various forms of documentation to ensure clarity and ease of reference. Effective renumbering can streamline processes and improve data accuracy.

Synonyms

reassigning, relabeling, reorganizing

Examples of usage

  • The database required renumbering to reflect the latest changes.
  • After the audit, we began the renumbering of the inventory list.
  • The report includes a section on renumbering the chapters for better flow.

Translations

Translations of the word "renumbering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 renumeração

🇮🇳 पुनः क्रमांकन

🇩🇪 Umnummerierung

🇮🇩 penomoran ulang

🇺🇦 перенумерація

🇵🇱 ponowne numerowanie

🇯🇵 再番号付け

🇫🇷 renumérotation

🇪🇸 renumeración

🇹🇷 yeniden numaralandırma

🇰🇷 재번호 매기기

🇸🇦 إعادة ترقيم

🇨🇿 přenumerování

🇸🇰 prenumerovanie

🇨🇳 重新编号

🇸🇮 preštevilčenje

🇮🇸 afturnummerun

🇰🇿 қайталап нөмірлеу

🇬🇪 გადამნაწილება

🇦🇿 yenidən nömrələmə

🇲🇽 renumeración

Word origin

The term 'renumbering' emerged in the early 20th century, originating from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and 'number,' which comes from the Latin 'numerus' meaning 'a number.' In the context of data management and organization, 'renumbering' became particularly relevant with the advent of systematic documentation practices. As businesses and institutions began to rely more on organized data, the need for efficient labeling and numbering systems became essential. This term has evolved alongside technological advancements, particularly with the rise of digital databases in the late 20th century, necessitating regular updates and modifications to numerical identifiers to maintain accuracy and usability.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,111 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.