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.
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
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On a sequential basis, Linde sales benefited from both an increase in volume and price increases and a favorable product mix.
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
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—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 July 2025
Legacy approaches rely on manual diagrams, static documentation and, often, sequential review processes.
—Anusha Nerella, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
France is one of three European countries that have deployed aircraft carriers to waters near China since 2021 as part of the European Carrier Group Interoperability Initiative, which aims to maintain a continuous presence in the Indo-Pacific through sequential deployments.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
In the second quarter, revenues in the region were up 5 percent at constant exchange rates, accelerating compared with the previous quarter mainly thanks to the sequential improvement registered in the DTC channel.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 July 2025
Legacy approaches rely on manual diagrams, static documentation and, often, sequential review processes.
—Anusha Nerella, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
France is one of three European countries that have deployed aircraft carriers to waters near China since 2021 as part of the European Carrier Group Interoperability Initiative, which aims to maintain a continuous presence in the Indo-Pacific through sequential deployments.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
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“Sequential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sequential. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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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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