numbered

Numbered is an English adjective describing something that has been assigned numbers or arranged in a sequence. The word derives from number with the past participle suffix -ed, and it has been used to indicate identity, order, or reference in a variety of contexts. In everyday language, items that belong to a set are described as numbered, for example a numbered list or a numbered page.

Common uses include writing and documentation, where lists, steps, and sections are numbered to convey order; pages and chapters are numbered to aid navigation. In maps, routes, and addresses, numbers identify locations such as Route 66 or numbered streets. In publishing, copies or editions may be numbered to show sequence or limited availability, for example 23 of 100. In computing and information management, numeric identifiers, version numbers, and indices are numbered to support indexing and retrieval. In legal or administrative texts, clauses and paragraphs are often numbered to facilitate citation and cross-reference.