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sequence
/ˈsiː.kwəns/
[/ˈsiː.kwəns/]
an ordered set of items
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A sequence is a set of things that follow one another in a particular order. In maths, a number sequence follows a rule.
Example
Find the next number in the sequence.
Find the next number in the sequence.
Etymology
From Latin 'sequi' meaning to follow.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in maths for ordered lists following a rule.