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subsequence

noun

Meaning

A sequence that can be derived from another sequence by deleting some or no elements without changing the order of the remaining elements.

Examples

The algorithm finds the longest common subsequence between two strings.
In genetics, a DNA subsequence can indicate a particular trait.

Synonyms: part, segment, string, succession

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subsequence (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌb.siː.kwəns/

Definition

A sequence that can be derived from another sequence by deleting some or no elements without changing the order of the remaining elements.

Examples

The algorithm finds the longest common subsequence between two strings.
In genetics, a DNA subsequence can indicate a particular trait.
The programmer used dynamic programming to efficiently calculate the subsequence.

How to Use subsequence

subsequence of (prepositional phrase): A sequence derived from another by deleting elements. — "The string 'ace' is a subsequence of 'alphabet'."
longest common subsequence (collocation): The longest sequence that is a subsequence of two or more other sequences. — "Finding the longest common subsequence is a key step in comparing biological sequences."

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