noun

sequence

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noun

A set of things arranged in a particular order, one after another.

"Follow the sequence of steps carefully when assembling the shelf."

"The events unfolded in a strange sequence that no one could explain."

A series of shots in a film that together show a single action, scene, or style.

"The car chase sequence took three weeks to film."

verb

To work out or arrange the exact order of something, especially the units in a DNA or protein strand.

"Scientists sequenced the virus's genome within days."

How to Use Sequence

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA number of things happening or arranged one after another, in a set order.

Common pairings

in sequence sequence of events sequence a genome opening sequence

sequenced past tense, sequences plural, sequences singular

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From Old French sequence, from Late Latin sequentia, "a following," from Latin sequī, "to follow."

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