prenumber

English

Etymology

pre- +‎ number

Verb

prenumber (third-person singular simple present prenumbers, present participle prenumbering, simple past and past participle prenumbered)

1. To number in advance.
   • 2009, Steven M. Bragg, Just-in-Time Accounting, page 156:

     It may also be necessary to prenumber purchase order forms and store them in a secure location.