nummeren

Nummeren is a Dutch verb meaning to assign numbers to items or to enumerate them. It is used in a variety of contexts, from everyday labeling to formal cataloging and data management. In libraries, archives, inventories, and databases, objects are genummerd (numbered) to create a unique identifier, facilitate ordering, and improve retrieval. In publishing, pages, chapters, or articles are genummerd sequentially; in logistics and manufacturing, items are genummerd with serials or batch numbers to track movement and provenance. In mathematics and information science, nummeren can refer to listing elements of a set or sequence in a defined order.

Etymology and cognates: the verb derives from the noun nummer (number) with the infinitive suffix -en. It is cognate with German nummerieren and English to number, reflecting shared Germanic roots. The past participle genummerd indicates that something has been numbered.

Variants and related terms: nummering refers to the act of numbering, while genummerd describes the state of having been numbered. In Dutch, other related terms include nummer (number) and the concept of enumeration, or enumeratie, used in more formal or mathematical contexts.

Notes on usage: nummeren is a regular verb in standard Dutch, and its choice of spelling may vary slightly by region or field, with nummeren or numereren sometimes encountered in technical writing. In practical documentation, numbering schemes are essential for organization, referencing, and data integrity.