sequence

/ˈsiː.kwəns/

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Also seen as: sequences · sequencing · sequenced

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một tập hợp các thứ next đến nhau trong một thứ tự nhất định; một loạt

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Noun

Examples

An alphabet follows a sequence.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trạng thái tiếp theo hoặc theo sau; thứ tự kế tiếp

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Noun

Examples

Complete the listed tasks in sequence.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To arrange (something) in an order.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sắp xếp thứ gì đó theo một thứ tự

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Verb

Examples

We sequenced the code to keep it organised.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To determine the order of monomers in (a biological polymer), e.g. of amino acids in (a protein), or of bases in (a nucleic acid).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Xác định thứ tự của các monomer trong một polymer sinh học

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “sequence” mean?

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

Is “sequence” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.