different between numbering vs numerary

English

Etymology

From Middle English noumbringe; equivalent to number +? -ing.

Noun

numbering (countable and uncountable, plural numberings)

1. A sequence of numbers indicating order or otherwise used for identification.
2. The action of creating or assigning such a sequence for identification.
3. The action of counting or ordering with numbers.

Synonyms

• (action of counting or ordering with numbers): enumeration, telling; see also Thesaurus:counting

Derived terms

• autonumbering

Translations

Verb

numbering

1. present participle of number

Anagrams

• renumbing

English

Etymology

From Latin numerarius, from numerus (“number”).

Adjective

numerary (not comparable)

1. Relating to numbers or numbering.
2. Of a position which is held by a certain person permanently (in an administration or academy).

Noun

numerary (plural numeraries)

1. A person with a numerary position.
2. (Roman Catholicism) A celibate lay member of Opus Dei, a Roman Catholic religious institution.

Related terms

• supernumerary

Anagrams

• munerary