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sequence

US /ˈsikwəns/

noun Core · B1 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

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

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Please follow the correct sequence of steps when starting the machine.

Word Family

NounNoun
sequence gốc sequencer
VerbVerb
sequence gốc
AdjectiveAdj
sequent sequential
AdverbAdv
sequentially

Synonyms

  • order(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
  • progressiona series with a definite pattern of advance
  • seriessimilar things placed in order or happening one after another

Collocations

  • Easy number sequence order
    to number sequence order, meaning to add up in number or quantity
  • Medium follow the correct sequence of assembly steps
    to adhere to instructions or guidelines regarding the correct sequence of assembly steps
  • Hard map the entire genome sequence of organisms
    to map the entire genome sequence of organisms, meaning to make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
  • Very Hard a dizzying sequence of compounding catastrophes
    referring to a dizzying sequence of compounding catastrophes

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