sequence

//ˈsiːkwəns//
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Visual representation of sequence

Noun

sequenceSingular
sequencesPlural
1

A particular order in which related things follow each other

The chapters must be read in sequence.

2

A set of related events, movements, or items that follow each other in a particular order

The movie shows a sequence of events leading up to the war.

3

A part of a film or television program dealing with one particular event or topic

The opening sequence of the movie was filmed in Paris.

4

A set of quantities or elements arranged in a definite order according to some rule (mathematics)

The Fibonacci sequence is a famous example in mathematics.

Verb

1

To arrange in a particular order or sequence

The teacher sequenced the activities from easiest to most difficult.

2

To determine the order of constituents in a polymer, especially nucleotides in DNA or RNA, or amino acids in a protein

Scientists sequenced the entire genome of the organism.