verb
- numbering the pages or leaves of a book or manuscript
Usage: present participle of folio; chiefly used in publishing and archival contexts
noun
- the process or act of numbering pages or leaves in a document or book
Usage: technical term in publishing and library science
Examples
- The archivist spent hours folioing the ancient manuscript to preserve its structure.
- Folioing the pages ensures that readers can easily reference specific sections.
- Before printing, the editor completed the folioing of all chapters.
- The publisher's guidelines require careful folioing of every document.
- Proper folioing is essential for creating an accurate index.