sequential

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se·quen·tial | \ si-ˈkwen(t)-shəl

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

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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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