sequence
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/ˈsiːkwəns/
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/ˈsiːkwəns/
noun
B2
A group of things that follow one after another in a specific order.
The sequence of numbers in the pattern is 2, 4, 6, 8.
B2
The order in which things happen or should happen.
Please follow the correct sequence when assembling the furniture.
R
A part of a movie that shows one complete scene or idea.
The opening sequence of the film shows the main character's childhood.
verb
R
To put things in a specific order.
The librarian will sequence the books by publication date.
R
To find out the order of genes or molecules.
Scientists can sequence DNA to understand genetic information.
translation
A group of things that follow one after another in a specific order.; The order in which things happen or should happen.; A part of a movie that shows one complete scene or idea.
To put things in a specific order.; To find out the order of genes or molecules.
Word Forms
3rd Present
sequences
Past
sequenced
Perfect
sequenced
Progressive
sequencing
Plural
sequences