Meaning & Definition of word "Sequence"

noun:

• 1. A particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other.
  • Example: The sequence of events leading up to the decision was crucial to understanding the outcome.
• 2. A set of related things that follow each other in a particular order.
  • Example: The numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 form a sequence.
• 3. In mathematics, a sequence is an enumerated collection of objects in which repetitions are allowed.
  • Example: The Fibonacci sequence is a series of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones.
• 4. In genetics, a sequence refers to a specific order of nucleotides in a DNA or RNA molecule.
  • Example: Scientists analyzed the DNA sequence to identify genetic markers.
• 5. In film or literature, a sequence is a series of related scenes or events.
  • Example: The chase scene in the movie was a thrilling sequence that kept the audience on the edge of their seats.

verb:

• 1. To arrange in a particular order.
  • Example: Please sequence the data according to the date of entry.
• 2. To identify the full sequence of a genetic code.
  • Example: The researchers worked to sequence the genome of the plant species.