1. to number or assign numbers to something in advance or beforehand
Usage: transitive verb; often used in printing, publishing, or administrative contexts

Examples

• The publisher decided to prenumber all the pages before printing began.
• We prenumbered the tickets to ensure proper tracking at the event.
• The office staff prenumbered the invoices to streamline the filing system.
• She prenumbered the survey forms to match them with respondent data later.