Definition of sequence - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
orderseries of events or actions in order
- The sequence of events led to a surprise ending.
2.
mathematicsTECH. ordered list of numbers or objectsTECH.
- The sequence of numbers was easy to follow.
3.
genetic materialTECH. part of a DNA or RNA molecule consisting of nucleotide basesTECH.
- Researchers analyzed the gene sequence for mutations..
4.
filmpart of a film showing a single action
- The chase sequence was thrilling to watch.
5.
peptide chainTECH. order of amino acids in a proteinTECH.
- The sequence of the protein was crucial for its function.
6.
gameRare set of cards in order of rankRare
- He laid down a sequence of hearts on the table.
7.
musicTECH. set of musical notes repeated at different pitchesTECH.
- The sequence in the symphony was beautifully composed.
Verb
1.
arrangementtr. arrange items in a specific ordertr.
- She sequenced the books by color.
2.
processintr. proceed through a series of stepsintr.
- The program sequences through the tasks automatically.
3.
chemistrytr. TECH. determine the order of elements in DNAtr. TECH.
- Scientists sequenced the genome to study the disease.
4.
technologytr. TECH. produce music using a sequencertr. TECH.
- He sequenced the track for the new album.
Expressions with sequence
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not in the correct or expected order
The slides were out of sequence during the presentation.
ordered set of keys pressed to perform a specific action
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first connected group of scenes in a film or show
The opening sequence showed the city before the disaster happened.
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.
events arranged by time from first to last
The book follows a chronological sequence of historical events.
in an order that makes sense and is easy to follow
She explained the steps in logical sequence.
following the correct order of steps or events
Make sure to assemble the parts in proper sequence.
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.
ordered set of commands or signals that direct how a system behaves
The programmer modified the control sequence to change the robot's speed.
order of nucleotides in a DNA molecule
The DNA sequence was analyzed to find mutations.
control of the order in which actions or steps happen in a process
Proper sequence control prevents machines from starting in the wrong order.
rule that sets subordinate verb tense by main verb tense
Sequence of tenses is important in reported speech.
sequence of numbers with a constant difference between consecutive terms
The series 2, 4, 6, 8 is an arithmetic sequence.
ordered steps a computer follows to start its operating system
If the boot sequence hangs, the screen stays black.
series of characters in computing to perform control functions
In programming, '\n' is an escape sequence for a new line..
any sequence where each number is the sum of the two preceding
He created a Fibonacci sequence starting with 3 and 5.
complete ordered list of nucleotides making up an organism's genetic material
Scientists compared the virus genome sequence with earlier strains.
short DNA sequence that can move within a genome
The insertion sequence caused a mutation in the bacteria.
group of stars burning hydrogen, shown as a diagonal band on diagrams
The Sun is a main sequence star.
ordered arrangement of nucleotides along a DNA or RNA chain
The scientist compared the nucleotide sequence of two related viruses.
continuous shot capturing a scene without cuts
The director used a sequence shot for the entire scene.
never-ending ordered list, often studied in math and other fields
An infinite sequence can converge even though it has infinitely many terms.
order of amino acids in a protein or peptide
The amino acid sequence determines the protein's function..
part of DNA or RNA carrying instructions to build a protein
The mutation occurred within the coding sequence of the enzyme gene.
Origin of sequence
Latin, sequentia (sequence)
Terms with sequence included in their meaning
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music
sequence of rhythmic steps to music
sequence
coming after the third in order or position
final
coming after all others in a sequence
film
recorded sequence of images creating motion
time
immediately following in time or sequence
sequence
coming after the eighth in order
sequence
day after Friday and before Sunday
order position
position in a sequence after the first
sequence
soon afterward or subsequently
ordinal
being number 33 in a sequence
mathematics
ordinal number following the 40th in a sequence
ordinal number
being number 43 in a sequence
ordinal
following the 50th in a sequence
ordinal position
following the fifty-second in a sequence
sequence
coming after the fourth in position
numbers
ordinal number for position seventy-two in a sequence
sequence
expected to act or speak next in sequence
numbers
the fourth item in a sequence
order
the position in a sequence that comes after the fifteenth
sequence
coming after the ninth in order
sequence
who will be the next person
temporal sequence
at a later time than before
sequence
reciting numbers in order
sequence
nearer to the beginning
Examples of sequence in a sentence
He memorized the sequence for the dance routine. The sequence was crucial for solving the puzzle. He memorized the sequence for the magic trick. They discovered a new sequence in the genome. The sequence was crucial for the study. The opening sequence set the tone for the movie.
The dance sequence was beautifully choreographed. The sequence determines the protein's three-dimensional shape. Scientists analyzed the sequence to understand the mutation. She collected a sequence of spades during the game. A perfect sequence of cards won him the round. The composer introduced a new sequence in the finale. Each sequence added depth to the overall piece. He sequenced the events chronologically. The scientist sequenced the DNA samples carefully. The software sequences the data efficiently. Researchers sequence the samples in the lab. They plan to sequence the DNA of ancient fossils. The lab worked to sequence the virus's genetic material. She sequenced the beats for the electronic track. They sequenced the music for the video game soundtrack.
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- French:enchaînement, classer, ...
- German:Abfolge, anordnen, ...
- Italian:sequenza, disporre, ...
- Spanish:secuencia, secuenciar, ...
- Portuguese:sequência, sequenciar, ...
- Chinese:顺序, 按顺序排列, ...
- Japanese:順序, 並べる, ...
- Arabic:تَسَلْسُل, رتب, ...
- Hebrew:רֶצֶף, לְסַדֵּר בְּסֵדֶר מְסוּיָּם, ...
- Russian:последовательность, упорядочивать, ...
- Ukrainian:послідовність, упорядковувати, ...
- Hindi:क्रम, व्यवस्थित करना, ...
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