sequence

/ˈsikwəns/
noun
  1. A set of events, actions, or numbers that follow one another in a particular order.
    • Please enter the correct sequence of numbers to unlock the door.
    • The dance instructor taught us the sequence of steps for the waltz.
    • The sequence of events leading to the accident was unclear.
  2. A part of a movie or story that deals with a single subject or action.
    • The director filmed the dream sequence in black and white.
    • The chase sequence was the most exciting part of the movie.
    • The opening sequence of the film shows a beautiful sunrise over the ocean.
  3. A series of related things, such as musical notes or genetic code, arranged in a specific order.
    • Scientists mapped the DNA sequence of the rare plant.
    • The musician played a sequence of chords that sounded beautiful.
    • The piano teacher asked the student to practice a sequence of scales.
verb
  1. To arrange things in a particular order.
    • We need to sequence the tasks carefully to finish the project on time.
    • The librarian sequenced the books alphabetically by author.
    • The computer program sequences the data from smallest to largest.
  2. To determine the order of chemical units in a DNA or RNA molecule.
    • The company offers a service to sequence your pet's genes.
    • Researchers sequenced the genome of the ancient wolf.
    • The lab technician sequenced the patient's DNA to look for mutations.
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