prenumber
verb
pre·num·ber
ˌprē-ˈnəm-bər 
variants
or pre-number
prenumbered or pre-numbered; prenumbering or pre-numbering
: to number (something) in advance : to assign identifying numbers to (something) ahead of time
prenumber the tickets
prenumbered
adjective
or pre-numbered
Have employees fill out pre-numbered purchase orders for every order placed.
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Elizabeth Garcia
Elizabeth Garcia
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“Prenumber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prenumber. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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