eindnummer

Eindnummer is a Dutch term meaning end number or final number. In practice, its meaning is context dependent, and there is no single, universally defined concept behind the word. It refers to the final segment of a numeric identifier, which carries additional information or serves a functional purpose in a system.

Usage and functions: As a suffix or trailing digits, an eindnummer can differentiate items within the same series, indicate a version or edition, or mark a batch or sequence. In some systems it also acts as a checksum or validity check to detect input errors.

Contexts: In inventory and product numbering, the eindnummer may distinguish items within a line or series. In administrative workflows such as invoicing or case management, it may be appended to an account or document number to denote order or copy. In publishing or library catalogs, it can identify editions, copies, or issues. The specific interpretation depends on the local conventions of the organization or system.

See also: serial number, check digit, edition, version number, product code.