sequence

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈsikwəns/ or /ˈsikwɛns/

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Noun

Singular sequence

Plural sequences

1. (countable) A sequence is a set of things in a specific order.

   The sequence of feelings is: anger followed by sadness and finally calm.

   We read through several lines in sequence, but I kept missing my turn.

   Unless the data is sent in the correct sequence, it will not be usable.

   I read the books out of sequence, so I got confused.

2. (countable) A sequence is a part of a movie or a story.

   In this sequence, you'll hear him tell her what really happened.

Synonyms

• series

Verb

Plain form sequence

Third-person singular sequences

Past tense sequenced

Past participle sequenced

Present participle sequencing

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