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

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

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.