adverb
- in alphabetical and numerical order combined; arranged by letters first, then numbers
Usage: computing; data organization
Examples
- The files were sorted alphanumerically by name.
- Please arrange the product codes alphanumerically.
- The database entries are indexed alphanumerically for easy searching.
- Student records are organized alphanumerically by last name.
- The system automatically sorts passwords alphanumerically.
- All inventory items must be listed alphanumerically in the report.