The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word NUMBERING
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What does NUMBERING mean?
NUMBERING verb- To label (items) with numbers; to assign numbers to (items).
- To total or count; to amount to.
- A sequence of numbers indicating order or otherwise used for identification.
- The action of creating or assigning such a sequence for identification.
- The action of counting or ordering with numbers.