sequence

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the action of following in order

   They played the trumps in sequence.

2. 2
   noun

   a following of one thing after another in time

   the doctor saw a sequence of patients

3. 3
   noun

   serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern

   the sequence of names was alphabetical

4. 4
   verb

   determine the order of constituents in

   They sequenced the human genome

5. 5
   noun

   A set of things next to each other in a set order; a series.

   An alphabet follows a sequence.

6. 6
   noun

   The state of being sequent or following; order of succession.

   Complete the listed tasks in sequence.

7. 7
   noun

   A subsequent event; a consequence or result.

   he found no words to convey the impressions he had received; then he gave way to the anger always the sequence of the antagonism of opinion between them.

8. 8
   noun

   A series of shots that depict a single action or style in a film, television show, or other video medium.

   What follows is a bunch of nonstop goofery involving chase sequences, dream sequences, fast-changing costumes and an improbable beard, a little musical help from Flight Of The Conchords, and ultimately a very physical confrontation with a surprisingly spry Victoria.

Etymology

From Middle English sequence, from Old French sequence (“a sequence of cards, answering verses”), from Late Latin sequentia (“a following”), from Latin sequēns (“following”), from sequī (“to follow”); see sequent.