Definition

To assign new numbers to something or to change the order of numbers that have already been assigned.

Example

The teacher decided to renumber the pages of the textbook to make them easier to follow.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Hey, did you finish that project yet?

Not yet, I need to renumber my data points first.

Oh, I see! Why do you need to renumber them?

I realized I need them in a different order for clarity.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Renumber → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "number" (from Latin "numerus", meaning a numeral or figure). The word "renumber" means to assign numbers again or to change the numbering of something.

Memory Tip

Think of doing something 'again' ('re-') with 'numbers' — that's why renumber means to assign numbers again.

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