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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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 13 Mar. 2025
This hybrid drive train is bolted to a 10 speed automatic transmission with sequential shifting modes and tow / haul select.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2025
Broadband rebounded from its fiscal 2024 fourth quarter bottom to deliver a double-digit sequential recovery.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
ACIs leverage their perception capability to divide tasks into sequential processes and implement self-adjustment mechanisms when errors occur.
—Navdeep Singh Gill, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sequential
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“Sequential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sequential. Accessed 17 Mar. 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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