Definition of "numbering" []

• A sequence of numbers indicating order or otherwise used for identification. (noun)
• The action of creating or assigning such a sequence for identification. (noun)
• The action of counting or ordering with numbers. (noun)
• Present participle of number. (verb)

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• "By climbing trees they had had a fairly good view of the herd, which they described as numbering several large tuskers, a great many cows and calves, and full-grown bulls whose ivory would be worth having."
• "Please do not settle for an earlier edition as the page numbering is different, as is the selection of cases."
• "The kyu numbering is in reverse order with ikkyu (1) being the grade immediately below sho-dan."