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Sequence

//ˈsiːkwəns// noun, verb

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Noun
  1. 1
    A set of things next to each other in a set order; a series. countable, uncountable

    "An alphabet follows a sequence."

  2. 2
    the action of following in order wordnet
  3. 3
    The state of being sequent or following; order of succession. uncountable

    "Complete the listed tasks in sequence."

  4. 4
    film consisting of a succession of related shots that develop a given subject in a movie wordnet
  5. 5
    A series of musical phrases where a theme or melody is repeated, with some change each time, such as in pitch or length (example: opening of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony). countable, uncountable
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  1. 6
    a following of one thing after another in time wordnet
  2. 7
    A musical composition used in some Catholic Masses between the readings. The most famous sequence is the Dies Irae (Day of Wrath) formerly used in funeral services. countable, uncountable
  3. 8
    several repetitions of a melodic phrase in different keys wordnet
  4. 9
    An ordered list of objects, typically indexed with natural numbers. countable, uncountable
  5. 10
    serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern wordnet
  6. 11
    A subsequent event; a consequence or result. archaic, countable, uncountable

    "he found no words to convey the impressions he had received; then he gave way to the anger always the sequence of the antagonism of opinion between them."

  7. 12
    A series of shots that depict a single action or style in a film, television show, or other video medium. countable, uncountable

    "What follows is a bunch of nonstop goofery involving chase sequences, dream sequences, fast-changing costumes and an improbable beard, a little musical help from Flight Of The Conchords, and ultimately a very physical confrontation with a surprisingly spry Victoria."

  8. 13
    A meld consisting of three or more cards of successive ranks in the same suit, such as the four, five and six of hearts. countable, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    To arrange (something) in an order. transitive

    "We sequenced the code to keep it organised."

  2. 2
    arrange in a sequence wordnet
  3. 3
    To determine the order of monomers in (a biological polymer), e.g. of amino acids in (a protein), or of bases in (a nucleic acid). transitive
  4. 4
    determine the order of constituents in wordnet
  5. 5
    To produce (music) with a sequencer. transitive
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  1. 6
    To proceed through a sequence or series of things. intransitive, uncommon

    "Children start to make meanings and connections as soon as they encounter the book. This starts with the initial analyses and inferences they make when they see the book cover and continues as they sequence through the interior illustrations."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English sequence, from Old French sequence (“a sequence of cards, answering verses”), from Late Latin sequentia (“a following”), from Latin sequēns (“following”), from sequī (“to follow”); see sequent.

Etymology 2

From Middle English sequence, from Old French sequence (“a sequence of cards, answering verses”), from Late Latin sequentia (“a following”), from Latin sequēns (“following”), from sequī (“to follow”); see sequent.

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