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Definition series in British English

series noun

[countable] noun
/ˈsɪəriːz/
1

a set of similar things that follow one after another

Example

We'll need to do a series of tests before we do anything else.

Example

a strange series of events leading up to the murder

Synonyms and related words
series process campaign agglomeration arsenal assemblage
2

a set of television or radio programmes that are all about a particular subject, person, or group of people

Example

a hit television series

Example

Tonight's programme is the second in a three-part series.

Synonyms and related words
box set breakfast television broadcast
3

a set of books, documents etc that are published with the same design in order to show that they belong to the same group

Example

a popular new series of children's books

Synonyms and related words
asset backlist bibliography
3.1

a set of related products, especially cars, made with the same basic design by a particular company

Example

Terry's BMW was one of the Series 3 models.

Synonyms and related words
brand brand leader brand name
4

a set of matches played over a period of time between two teams

Example

The team were preparing for the series against England.

Example

a Test series (=an international cricket competition)

Synonyms and related words
battle/war of nerves bye card
Definition series in British English