Meaning of the word sequence in English

What does sequence mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sequence

US /ˈsiː.kwəns/

UK /ˈsiː.kwəns/

a particular order in which related things follow each other

Example:

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The events occurred in a specific sequence.

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He described the sequence of operations.

Synonym:

order succession series progression arrangement

a set of related photographic shots or sound recordings that make up a continuous whole in a film or broadcast

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The opening sequence of the film was breathtaking.

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The director carefully planned each sequence.

Synonym:

scene segment clip passage

arrange in a particular order

Example:

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The data needs to be sequenced correctly for analysis.

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The genes were sequenced to identify mutations.

Synonym:

order arrange organize sort classify

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