sequence
se‧quence W2 AC /ˈsiːkwəns/ 
noun
in a ... sequence
The questions should be asked in a logical sequence.
Be careful to perform the actions in the correct sequence.
in sequence
Number them in sequence, 1, 2, 3 etc.
out of sequence
The chapters may be studied out of sequence.
2. [countable] a series of related events, actions etc that happen or are done in a particular order
sequence of
He’s had a sequence of business failures.
the sequence of events leading up to the war
3. [countable] one part of a story, film etc that deals with a single subject or action
SYN scene:
the dream sequence in the film
See main entry: sequencing
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noun Word Family: noun: sequence, sequencing; verb: sequence; adverb: sequentially; adjective: sequential
Date: 1300-1400
Language: Late Latin
Origin: sequentia, from Latin sequi 'to follow'
1. [uncountable and countable] the order that something happens or exists in, or the order it is supposed to happen or exist inLanguage: Late Latin
Origin: sequentia, from Latin sequi 'to follow'
in a ... sequence
in sequence
out of sequence
2. [countable] a series of related events, actions etc that happen or are done in a particular order
sequence of
3. [countable] one part of a story, film etc that deals with a single subject or action
SYN scene:
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See main entry: sequencing