serial operation
ˈsɪəriəl ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən
Definition

Definition of serial operation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
manufacturingTECH.tasks performed one after anotherTECH.
  • The assembly line follows a serial operation.
sequential operation
2.
technologyTECH.sequential execution of tasks in orderTECH.
  • The program uses serial operation to process data.
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Expressions with serial

file off the serial numbersv.
remove identifying marks to hide origin or ownership
Thieves file off the serial numbers to avoid detection.
in serial formadj.
presented or arranged in separate parts over time
The novel was published in serial form in a magazine.
serial killern.
person who kills multiple people over time with psychological motive
The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.
serial numbern.
unique identifier for a product or item
The phone's serial number is on the box.
serial thiefn.
someone who commits theft multiple times
The police arrested a serial thief who had been targeting local stores.
serial monogamyn.
practice of having multiple exclusive romantic relationships consecutively
After his third marriage, he realized his life patterned after serial monogamy..

Expressions with operation

shoestring operationn.
business run with very little money
The startup was a shoestring operation from the beginning.
sting operationn.
covert operation to expose illegal activities
An undercover sting operation revealed the corruption in the company.
false flag operationn.
deceptive act to disguise true responsibility
The attack was a false flag operation to blame the rebels.
it's a seat-of-the-pants operationexp.
run by guessing and quick choices, not careful planning
With no schedule or budget, it's a seat-of-the-pants operation.
theatre of operationn.
area where significant activities occur
The city became a theatre of operation for cultural events.
hours of operationn.
times when a place or service is open for people
The bank's hours of operation are listed on its website.
in operationadj.
currently functioning or being used
The new factory is now in operation..
operation on holdn.
planned activity temporarily stopped
The construction project is an operation on hold due to funding issues.
in full operationadj.
working completely and as intended without any problems
The factory is in full operation after the repairs.
machine operationn.
the act of using a machine
He learned the machine operation quickly.

Terms related to serial operation

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serializeseriallyseriesassemblyautomationmanufacturingprocedureprocessproductionsequenceworkfloworder

Examples of serial operation in a sentence

  • In serial operation, each task depends on the previous one.
  • Serial operation ensures tasks are completed in sequence.
  • Engineers prefer serial operation for its simplicity.

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  1. French:opération en série, opération sérielle, ...
  2. German:serielle Verarbeitung, serielle Operation, ...
  3. Italian:operazione seriale, operazione in serie, ...
  4. Spanish:operación en serie, ejecución secuencial, ...
  5. Portuguese:operação sequencial, processamento em série, ...
  6. Chinese:串行操作, 序列操作, ...
  7. Japanese:直列作業, 直列操作, ...
  8. Arabic:تَشْغِيل تَسَلْسُلِي, تَنْفِيذ تَسَلْسُلِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:פְּעוּלָּה סִדְרָתִית, בִּצּוּעַ סִדְרָתִי, ...
  10. Russian:последовательная операция, последовательный режим, ...
  11. Ukrainian:послідовна операція, ...
  12. Hindi:क्रमिक संचालन, सीरियल ऑपरेशन, ...

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