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Definition of sequential
1 : of, relating to, or arranged in a sequence : serial sequential file systems
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
From the M-W Editors
Examples of sequential in a Sentence
Put the cards in sequential order.
explained that if the two required algebra semesters weren't sequential, the students would likely forget the material
Recent Examples of sequential from the Web
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The report calls on the S&WB to perform sequential water tests where samples are taken over time, especially in areas affected by road work and service line replacements.
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To safeguard from unauthorized access, the safes are built with pry-resistant doors and steel exteriors, and the only way to unlock them is by entering a full sequential code into the keypad or using the backup key if the user forgets the code.
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Trump's early-morning tweet embraced a sequential approach favored by only a handful of conservatives eager to take quick action on one of the party's foremost priorities — repealing Obamacare, something Republicans have long promised to do.
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SanDisk says this drive has sequential read speeds of up to 545MB/s and write speeds up to 525MB/s.
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Like great hitting, great pitching requires separate and sequential rotations—the turn of the hips followed by the turn of the torso, like one tornado atop another.
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After a pitcher brings the ball up to its loaded position, the hips fire first, followed by the torso, after which the arm and hand come around, using energy generated by the sequential cyclones.
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Data squeeze For each study participant, the researchers took nine sequential blood pressure readings, switching between using the standard auscultatory method and the home monitors.
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Data squeeze For each study participant, the researchers took nine sequential blood pressure readings, switching between using the standard auscultatory method and the home monitors.
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Did You Know?
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.
First Known Use of sequential
1844
SEQUENTIAL Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of sequential for English Language Learners
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: of, relating to, or arranged in a particular order or sequence
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: happening in a series or sequence
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