paging
/ˈpeɪdʒɪŋ/
NOUN
1. The act of numbering or marking pages
The process of assigning numbers or identifying marks to the pages of a book, manuscript, or other publication.
1.1. Page numbering and organization
The arrangement and numbering of pages in a book, document, or publication.
Synonyms
- pagination
- foliation
Examples
- The editor checked the paging of the manuscript before publication.
- Consistent paging makes lengthy documents easier to navigate.
Related Words
- numbering
- indexing
- formatting
- typesetting
- page layout
NOUN
2. The transfer of data between memory and storage
The process of transferring fixed-size blocks of data, called pages, between main memory and auxiliary storage.
2.1. Computer memory management
A memory-management operation in which pages of data are moved between physical memory and secondary storage.
Synonyms
- memory paging
- virtual memory paging
Examples
- Excessive paging can reduce the performance of a computer system.
- The operating system uses paging to manage virtual memory.
Related Words
- virtual memory
- swapping
- memory allocation
- page fault
- disk storage
NOUN
3. The act of calling or summoning someone
The act of contacting or summoning someone through a pager, mobile device, or public-address system to request their attention or presence.
3.1. Summoning someone by announcement
Calling someone's name or requesting their presence through a public-address system or other announcement method.
Synonyms
- summoning
- calling
- calling out
- hailing
Examples
- The airport's paging system was used to announce the final boarding call.
- The receptionist continued paging visitors who were waiting for appointments.
Related Words
- beckoning
- announcing
- notifying
- requesting
- alerting
3.2. Electronic alerts and notifications
Sending short electronic messages or alerts to someone through a pager or mobile communication device.
Synonyms
- beeping
- alerting
- notifying
Examples
- The hospital relies on paging to contact doctors during emergencies.
- The technician received repeated paging alerts during the system outage.
Related Words
- messaging
- signaling
- contacting
- communication
- notification
3.3. Calling someone to respond to a request
Contacting a person to ask them to attend to a situation, respond to a message, or provide assistance.
Synonyms
- calling
- summoning
- sending for
Examples
- The emergency team began paging specialists to assist with the incident.
Related Words
- requesting
- beckoning
- convening
- mobilizing
- contacting