numérotée

Numérotée is a French adjective meaning “numbered” and is used to describe items that have been assigned numbers to indicate order, reference, or prioritization. It is commonly applied to nouns in contexts such as liste numérotée (numbered list) or page numérotée (numbered page). The feminine singular form is numérotée; the masculine singular is numéroté, and the plural forms are numérotés (masculine) and numérotées (feminine).

In writing and publishing, numbering helps organize content: sections, steps, figures, tables, and footnotes are often numbered to guide readers and enable precise cross-references. Numbering styles vary, including Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3), Roman numerals (I, II, III), or letters (A, B, C). Nested or multi-level numbering is common in outlines and technical documents (1, 1.1, 1.2).

Digital tools support automatic numbering to maintain consistency during edits. Outline or multilevel numbering can preserve hierarchy across headings, captions, and references, and customization options allow punctuation and separators to align with style guides.

In practice, numérotation clarifies structure and improves navigability, but excessive or unnecessary numbering can impede readability. Writers and designers aim for coherent, proportional use across a document or interface, ensuring consistency with established conventions and accessibility considerations.