seriation

/ˌsɪriˈeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The arrangement of items in a sequence or series, often based on a specific attribute like size, age, or type.
    • Seriation is a key concept in cognitive development and data analysis.
    • The teacher explained seriation as ordering objects from smallest to largest.
    • Archaeologists use seriation to date artifacts by their stylistic changes over time.
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