noun
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sequencing
Sequencing (noun) means the process of working out the exact order of units in something, especially DNA bases or amino acids. Example: “DNA sequencing has become far cheaper and faster in the last decade.”
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The process of working out the exact order of units in something, especially DNA bases or amino acids.
"DNA sequencing has become far cheaper and faster in the last decade."
How to use sequencing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFiguring out the precise order something is arranged in, especially used for genetic material.
Common pairings
DNA sequencing
gene sequencing
protein sequencing
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What does “sequencing” mean?
The word “sequencing” means the process of working out the exact order of units in something, especially DNA bases or amino acids. In plain terms, figuring out the precise order something is arranged in, especially used for genetic material.
How do you use “sequencing” in a sentence?
Here is “sequencing” used in a sentence: “DNA sequencing has become far cheaper and faster in the last decade.”
What part of speech is “sequencing”?
“Sequencing” is a noun.
Is “sequencing” a common word?
“Sequencing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
