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Definition sequence in British English

sequence noun

noun
/ˈsiːkwəns/

▪ alphabetical, chronological, logical, numerical, random

1

a set of related things that happen or are arranged in a particular order

Example

A computer can store and repeat sequences of instructions.

Example

a dance sequence

Example

Could you describe the exact sequence of events that evening?

Synonyms and related words
arabesque argyle arrangement
1.1

the order in which a set of things happens or is arranged

Example

The words had to be put into the right sequence.

Example

Are the numbers in sequence?

Example

Scenes of a film are often shot out of sequence.

Synonyms and related words
arabesque argyle arrangement
1.2

the order in which the parts of a molecule or gene are arranged

Synonyms and related words
carrier carry chromosome
2

a part of a film that deals with one event or that has a particular style

Example

action/dream sequences

Example

the famous opening sequence from Reservoir Dogs

Synonyms and related words
act action ad-lib
Definition sequence in British English