key sequence
UK: /kiː ˈsiːkwəns/
Definition

Definition of key sequence - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technologyordered set of keys pressed to perform a specific action
  • Use the key sequence Ctrl+C to copy the selected text.
  • Press the key sequence Alt+Tab to switch between open applications.
  • Program a custom key sequence to launch your favorite tools instantly.
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Expressions with key

key intov.
enter information using a keyboard
He keyed into the computer all the data from the survey.
key toprep.
important for solving a problem
Innovation is key to solving climate change.
key upv.
make someone excited or nervous
The loud music keyed up the crowd before the show.
church keyn.
tool for opening cans and bottles
He used a church key to open the soda can.
key to successn.
essential factor for achieving success
Determination is often seen as the key to success.
lock and keyn.
device used to secure something
The treasure chest was secured with a lock and key.

Expressions with sequence

out of sequenceadj.
not in the correct or expected order
The slides were out of sequence during the presentation.
opening sequencen.
first connected group of scenes in a film or show
The opening sequence showed the city before the disaster happened.
title sequencen.
designed opening part of a video showing its name and main credits
The movie's title sequence used bold colors and fast cuts to grab attention.
chronological sequencen.
events arranged by time from first to last
The book follows a chronological sequence of historical events.
in logical sequenceadv.
in an order that makes sense and is easy to follow
She explained the steps in logical sequence.
in proper sequenceadv.
following the correct order of steps or events
Make sure to assemble the parts in proper sequence.
sequence numbern.
number used to show position of an item in an ordered series
Each packet carries a unique sequence number to ensure correct ordering during transmission.
control sequencen.
ordered set of commands or signals that direct how a system behaves
The programmer modified the control sequence to change the robot's speed.
DNA sequencen.
order of nucleotides in a DNA molecule
The DNA sequence was analyzed to find mutations.
sequence controln.
control of the order in which actions or steps happen in a process
Proper sequence control prevents machines from starting in the wrong order.

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Terms with key sequence included in their meaning

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tab ordern.
user interface
sequence for navigating controls using the Tab key

View all translations of key sequence

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  1. French:séquence de touches, ...
  2. German:Tastenkombination, ...
  3. Italian:sequenza di tasti, ...
  4. Spanish:secuencia de teclas, ...
  5. Portuguese:sequência de teclas, ...
  6. Chinese:按键序列, ...
  7. Japanese:キーの組み合わせ, ...
  8. Arabic:تَتَابُع مَفَاتِيح, ...
  9. Hebrew:רֶצֶף מַקָּשִׁים, ...
  10. Russian:последовательность клавиш, ...
  11. Ukrainian:послідовність клавіш, ...
  12. Hindi:कुंजी अनुक्रम, ...

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