serial
1se·ri·al
adj \ˈsir-ē-əl\Definition of SERIAL
1
: of, relating to, consisting of, or arranged in a series, rank, or row <serial order>
2
: appearing in successive parts or numbers <a serial story>
3
: belonging to a series maturing periodically rather than on a single date <serial bonds>
4
: of, relating to, or being music based on a series of tones in a chosen pattern without regard for traditional tonality
5
a : performing a series of similar acts over a period of time <a serial killer> b : occurring in or involving such a series <a serial murder>
6
: relating to or being a connection in a computer system in which the bits of a byte are transmitted sequentially over a single wire — compare parallel
— se·ri·al·ly \-ə-lē\ adverb
Examples of SERIAL
- The pictures are numbered and arranged in serial order.
- Scientists made serial observations over a period of two weeks.
First Known Use of SERIAL
1840
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