sequence
/sɪˈkwiːns/ · syl·a·b·le
noun
- A series of events, actions, or items that follow one another in a particular order. The sequence of events leading up to the accident was complex and difficult to reconstruct.
- A set of numbers, symbols, or other elements that follow one another in a particular order, often in a pattern or according to a rule. The sequence of Fibonacci numbers is a well-known example of a mathematical sequence.
verb
- To arrange or follow in a particular order, often in a series or sequence. The students sequenced the events of the story to create a timeline.
Did you know? The term 'sequence' is often used in music, particularly in the context of musical compositions, where a sequence refers to a repeating pattern of notes or rhythms.