Pagination

/ˌpeɪdʒɪˈneɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The process of dividing a document into discrete pages, either electronic or printed.
The pagination of the report made it easier to navigate through each section.
The numbering of pages in a document.
The pagination of the book was consistent, with each page clearly numbered.
The system or method used to display a set number of items per page in a digital format.
The website implemented pagination to improve loading times and user experience.

Etymology

From late Latin paginatio, from paginare, meaning 'to turn the pages'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pagination error
A mistake in how pages are arranged or numbered.
double-sided pagination
Printing on both sides of a page with proper numbering.
pagination controls
User interface elements that allow browsing through pages.

Related Words

page
A single side of a sheet of paper in a book or document.
folio
A leaf of paper, especially one containing two pages.
layout
The arrangement of text and images on a page.

Slang Meanings

Page flipping
I hate all this page flipping when reading online.
Scroll farming
I was just scroll farming through all those pages of articles.