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   Se·quence

   /ˈsēkwəns/

   

   noun

   • 1. a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other: "the content of the program should follow a logical sequence" Similar successionordercourseserieschainconcatenationtrainstringcycleprogressionarrangementpatternchronologyflow
   • ▪ a repetition of a phrase or melody at a higher or lower pitch: "a restless search for interesting harmonic sequences"
   • ▪ the order in which amino acid or nucleotide residues are arranged in a protein, DNA, etc.: "these are enzymes which will cleave only at specific base sequences in the DNA"
   • 2. a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order: "a grueling sequence of exercises"
   • ▪ a set of three or more playing cards of the same suit next to each other in value, for example 10, 9, 8.
   • ▪ an infinite ordered series of numerical quantities.
   • 3. a part of a film dealing with one particular event or topic: "the famous underwater sequence" Similar excerptclipsceneextractepisodesectionsegment
   • 4. (in the Eucharist) a hymn said or sung after the Gradual or Alleluia that precedes the Gospel.

   verb

   • 1. arrange in a particular order: "trainee librarians decide how a set of misfiled cards could be sequenced"
   • ▪ ascertain the sequence of amino acid or nucleotide residues in (a protein, DNA, etc.): "we have undertaken to isolate and sequence the rat retinoblastoma cDNA"
   • 2. play or record (music) with a sequencer.

   Word Origin late Middle English (in sequence (sense 4 of the noun)): from late Latin sequentia, from Latin sequent- ‘following’, from the verb sequi ‘follow’.

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2. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › SequenceSequence - Wikipedia

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   In mathematics, a sequence is an enumerated collection of objects in which repetitions are allowed and order matters. Like a set, it contains members (also called elements, or terms ). The number of elements (possibly infinite) is called the length of the sequence.

3. www.thefreedictionary.com › sequenceSequence - definition of sequence by The Free Dictionary

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   Define sequence. sequence synonyms, sequence pronunciation, sequence translation, English dictionary definition of sequence. n. 1. A following of one thing after another; succession. 2. An order of succession; an arrangement. 3. A related or continuous series. See Synonyms at...

4. byjus.com › maths › sequencesSequences | Definition, Rules, and Examples of Sequences - BYJU'S

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   Sequences Meaning. A sequence is a list of numbers in a specified order. The different numbers occurring in a sequence are called the terms of the sequence. Let the terms of a sequence be a 1, a 2, a 3, …, a n, …, etc. The subscripts indicate the position of the term.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › sequenceSEQUENCE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. the following of one thing after another; succession. order of succession: a list of books in alphabetical sequence. Synonyms: arrangement. a continuous or connected series: a sonnet sequence. something that follows; a subsequent event; result; consequence. Synonyms: sequel, outcome.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › sequenceSEQUENCE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   SEQUENCE meaning: 1. a series of related events or things that have a particular order: 2. the order that events or…. Learn more.

7. www.mathsisfun.com › algebra › sequences-seriesSequences - Math is Fun

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   A Sequence is a list of things (usually numbers) that are in order. Infinite or Finite. When the sequence goes on forever it is called an infinite sequence, otherwise it is a finite sequence. Examples: {1, 2, 3, 4, ...} is a very simple sequence (and it is an infinite sequence) {20, 25, 30, 35, ...} is also an infinite sequence.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › sequence_1sequence noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of sequence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.onlinemathlearning.com › sequencesIntroduction to Sequences (examples, solutions, videos ...

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   Define a sequence, Determine whether a sequence is arithmetic or geometric, Fibonacci sequence, Algebra 1 students.

10. www.merriam-webstercollegiate.com › dictionary › sequenceSequence | Definition of sequence by Merriam-Webster

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    Define sequence: the order in which things happen or should happen—usage, synonyms, more.

11. www.math.net › sequencesSequences - Math.net

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    A sequence is a list of numbers written in a specific order. Sequences have a pattern that makes it possible for the reader to determine the next numbers in the sequence. Each of the numbers in a sequence is referred to as a term, element, or member.