numbering method
nounUK /ˈnʌmbərɪŋ ˈmɛθəd/
US /ˈnʌmbərɪŋ ˈmɛθəd/
A numbering method is a way of giving numbers to things so you can tell them apart.
The library uses a simple numbering method to keep track of its books.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A set of rules for assigning numbers in order, such as page numbers or house numbers.
The city adopted a new numbering method for street addresses.
3. A way of labeling items in a list or sequence so each one has a unique number.
The teacher explained the numbering method for the exam questions.
4. A technical scheme used in computing to give numbers to files, records, or network addresses.
The database uses an automatic numbering method for each new record.