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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Users can chat with a natural language agent through Microsoft Teams, replacing traditional sequential search with a conversational interface to plan and book relevant business trips.
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Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 16 May 2025
On Tuesday, insurance data indicated Tesla’s EV sales dropped to just 3,070 vehicles during the week to May 11, a sequential plunge of 58%, and 69% below the comparable period last year.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 13 May 2025
Increase operating earnings: Trailing 12-month operating earnings were 13.1% higher than last year’s same quarter, though underwriting losses caused a 3.3% sequential decline in the measure.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
The machines each feature a 5.9-liter alloy V-12 engine that makes about 616 hp and is mated to a six-speed sequential Xtrac transaxle.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2025
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Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 16 May 2025
On Tuesday, insurance data indicated Tesla’s EV sales dropped to just 3,070 vehicles during the week to May 11, a sequential plunge of 58%, and 69% below the comparable period last year.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 13 May 2025
Increase operating earnings: Trailing 12-month operating earnings were 13.1% higher than last year’s same quarter, though underwriting losses caused a 3.3% sequential decline in the measure.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
The machines each feature a 5.9-liter alloy V-12 engine that makes about 616 hp and is mated to a six-speed sequential Xtrac transaxle.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 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 29 May. 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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