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sequence

The correct spelling is sequence.

How to pronounce sequence

/ˈsiːkwəns/
noun

IPA: /ˈsiːkwəns/

Say it like: Sek-wen-se

The correct spelling is sequence. A set of things next to each other in a set order; a series For example: "Complete the listed tasks in sequence."

Usage Examples

Complete the listed tasks in sequence.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A set of things next to each other in a set order; a series
  2. 2.The state of being sequent or following; order of succession.
  3. 3.A series of musical phrases where a theme or melody is repeated, with some change each time, such as in pitch or length (example: opening of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony).
  4. 4.A musical composition used in some Catholic Masses between the readings. The most famous sequence is the Dies Irae (Day of Wrath) formerly used in funeral services.
  5. 5.An ordered list of objects, typically indexed with natural numbers.

verb

  1. 1.To arrange in an order
  2. 2.To determine the order of things, especially of amino acids in a protein, or of bases in a nucleic acid
  3. 3.To produce (music) with a sequencer

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