sequential
adjective
se·quen·tial
si-ˈkwen(t)-shəl 
2
: following in sequence
3
: relating to or based on a method of testing a statistical hypothesis that involves examination of a sequence of samples for each of which the decision is made to accept or reject the hypothesis or to continue sampling
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Things in sequence, or regular order, are arranged sequentially. Most novels and films move sequentially, but some use techniques such as flashbacks that interrupt the movement forward in time. Sequential courses in college must follow each other in the proper order, just like sequential tasks or steps.
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Put the cards in sequential order.
explained that if the two required algebra semesters weren't sequential, the students would likely forget the material
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The total output: 950 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque, all sent to the back wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch paddle-shift transmission that delivered snappy shifts but was smoother than the old sequential manual.
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Moreover Zilog was already shaky, having posted four sequential quarters of declining operating income (in the sense of earnings before depreciation, interest and taxes).
—Kerry A. Dolan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Agtech venture capital deals rose 15% to $1.6 billion in the third quarter, according to PitchBook, a sequential boost as investors bet on more mature companies.
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—Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Moreover Zilog was already shaky, having posted four sequential quarters of declining operating income (in the sense of earnings before depreciation, interest and taxes).
—Kerry A. Dolan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Agtech venture capital deals rose 15% to $1.6 billion in the third quarter, according to PitchBook, a sequential boost as investors bet on more mature companies.
—Natalie Breymeyer, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
Still, sales of medical packaging products were up 10% quarter over quarter, the second consecutive sequential increase and further evidence of a recovery in progress.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Sequential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sequential. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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sequential
adjective
se·quen·tial
si-ˈkwen-chəl
1
: of, relating to, or arranged in a sequence
sequential file systems
2
: following in sequence
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