Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

renumber

verb

/ˌriːˈnʌmbər/

Definition

To assign new numbers or change the existing numbering of something.

Examples

The publisher had to renumber all the pages in the manuscript after adding new sections.
After the error was discovered, they decided to renumber the entries in the database.
In the new edition, the chapters were renumbered to improve the flow of the content.

Meaning

Renumbering is typically used when an item, list, or sequence requires a new order or numbering to better reflect its organization or to correct errors.