sequence (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsiːkwəns/

Definition

A series of related things or events, or the order in which they happen.

Examples

• The DNA sequence contains the genetic code for the organism.

• She followed the sequence of instructions carefully to assemble the furniture.

• The concert featured a sequence of popular songs from the band's early albums.

How to Use sequence

sequence of (prepositional phrase)

A series of things or events that follow each other. — "The recipe requires a specific sequence of actions."

in sequence (prepositional phrase)

In a particular order. — "The lights flashed on and off in sequence."

sequence data (collocation)

Data that is arranged in a specific order. — "The algorithm is designed to process sequence data efficiently."

Synonyms of sequence

Words with a similar meaning to sequence:

• order
• series
• succession
• progression

Antonyms of sequence

Words with the opposite meaning to sequence:

• disorder
• randomness

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