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Sequence ˈsiːkwəns Book Extra Examples Noun Events Leading

Word3 sequence
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /ˈsiːkwəns/ /ˈsiːkwəns/
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  • he described the sequence of events leading up to the robbery.
  • the computer generates a random sequence of numbers.
  • her latest book contains a sequence of poems about paintings.
  • the tasks had to be performed in a particular sequence.
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sequence

(noun)/ˈsiːkwəns/ /ˈsiːkwəns/
  1. a set of events, actions, numbers, etc. which have a particular order and which lead to a particular result
    • He described the sequence of events leading up to the robbery.
    • The computer generates a random sequence of numbers.
    • Her latest book contains a sequence of poems about paintings.

    Extra Examples

    • Repeat the entire sequence at least three times.
    • The article describes the chronological sequence of events.
    • a basic blues chord sequence
    • a remarkable winning sequence of games
    • It is now possible to chart the DNA sequences of any living thing.
  2. the order that events, actions, etc. happen in or should happen in
    • The tasks had to be performed in a particular sequence.
    • The interviewer should ask questions in a logical sequence.
    • Number the pages in sequence.
    • These pages are out of sequence.

    Extra Examples

    • Put these numbers into the correct sequence.
    • I had to punch in a fixed sequence of codes.
    • The book is more satisfying if you read each chapter in sequence.
    • This article is out of sequence and belongs on page 57.
  3. a part of a film that deals with one subject or topic or consists of one scene
    • the dream sequence in the middle of the movie

    Extra Examples

    • The fight sequences were choreographed by Xin-Xin Xiong.
    • the opening credit sequence
    • The heroine dies in the closing sequence of the film.
    • The movie begins with an extended car-chase sequence.
    • There were some very impressive underwater sequences.

    Word Origin

    • late Middle English: from late Latin sequentia, from Latin sequent- ‘following’, from the verb sequi ‘follow’.
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