Sequence

/ˈsiːkwəns/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other.

The sequence of events leading up to the decision was crucial to understanding the outcome.

A set of related things that follow each other in a particular order.

The numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 form a sequence.

In mathematics, a sequence is an enumerated collection of objects in which repetitions are allowed.

The Fibonacci sequence is a series of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones.

In genetics, a sequence refers to a specific order of nucleotides in a DNA or RNA molecule.

Scientists analyzed the DNA sequence to identify genetic markers.

In film or literature, a sequence is a series of related scenes or events.

The chase scene in the movie was a thrilling sequence that kept the audience on the edge of their seats.

verb

To arrange in a particular order.

Please sequence the data according to the date of entry.

To identify the full sequence of a genetic code.

The researchers worked to sequence the genome of the plant species.

From Latin 'sequentia' meaning 'following', from 'sequi' meaning 'to follow'.

in sequence

In a particular order.

sequence of events

A chronological order of occurrences.

follow the sequence

To adhere to the specified order.

consequence

A result or effect of an action or condition.

proceedings

The institution of a process or legal action.

series

A number of things, events, or people of a similar kind that follow one another.

A series of actions in a video game or movie that lead to a climactic moment.

That fight scene was a sick sequence!

A binge-watching marathon of episodes in a series.

We had a sequence of the whole season last night.