Sequence
A particular order in which related things follow one another; an arrangement or progression of items in a defined order.
nounSequence
A particular order in which related things follow one another; an arrangement or progression of items in a defined order.
nounImagine This
Imagine a treasure hunt where clues must be found and addressed in exact orderβeach clue leads to the next, forming a clear sequence that ends with the treasure.
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A tidy line of items arranged in order, like beads on a string or a queue of people waiting their turn.
Remember This
Sequence is widely used across math (numbers in a pattern), biology (DNA sequencing), and film editing (a sequence of scenes). It is distinct from a 'sequel' (a follow-up movie) and from 'consequence' (a result).
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order, progression, series, succession, arrangement, pattern
Note
Be careful not to confuse with 'sequel' (a continuation in fiction) or 'consequence' (the result of an action). The verb form is 'to sequence' (to arrange in sequence).