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Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To number incorrectly.; To assign numbers nonsequentially where sequential numbering was due. transitive

   "The pages in this report are misnumbered. There are two "page 7"s, and there is no "page 6"!"

2. 2
   To number incorrectly.; To ascribe singular where plural was due, or vice versa. transitive

Example

More examples

"The pages in this report are misnumbered. There are two "page 7"s, and there is no "page 6"!"

Etymology

From mis- + number.

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