series
Describes an arrangement or sequence where items or components follow one another in a specific order. In technical contexts, it refers to components connected in a single path so that the same current or logic flows through each one.
Beispiele
3 von 5The old decorative lights were connected in a series circuit, meaning if one bulb failed, the whole string went dark.
The old decorative lights were connected in a sequential circuit, meaning if one bulb failed, the whole string went dark.
The engineers recommended a series configuration to ensure the process steps occur in a strictly controlled order.
The engineers recommended a sequential configuration to ensure the process steps occur in a strictly controlled order.
Check if you put the batteries in a series layout like the diagram shows.
Check if you placed the batteries in a sequential layout as shown in the diagram.
Synonyme
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of a 'series' of mountain peaks; you must cross one to get to the next in a single line.
Schnelles Quiz
If you connect the batteries in a ____ arrangement, the total voltage will increase.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: series
Beispiele
The old decorative lights were connected in a series circuit, meaning if one bulb failed, the whole string went dark.
everydayThe old decorative lights were connected in a sequential circuit, meaning if one bulb failed, the whole string went dark.
The engineers recommended a series configuration to ensure the process steps occur in a strictly controlled order.
formalThe engineers recommended a sequential configuration to ensure the process steps occur in a strictly controlled order.
Check if you put the batteries in a series layout like the diagram shows.
informalCheck if you placed the batteries in a sequential layout as shown in the diagram.
A series expansion in mathematics allows for the representation of functions as infinite sums of terms.
academicA sequential expansion in mathematics allows for the representation of functions as infinite sums of terms.
The company is preparing for its Series B round of investment to fund international expansion.
businessThe company is preparing for its second major sequential round of investment to fund international expansion.
Synonyme
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
in series
arranged one after another
Series A/B/C
stages of startup investment
series-wound
a type of motor connection
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Serial usually refers to things broadcasted or published in installments, while series as an adjective often describes physical or logical connections.
Serious relates to importance or gravity, sounding similar but having an entirely different meaning.
Nutzungshinweise
When used as an adjective, 'series' is often an attributive noun. It is most frequently used in physics, mathematics, and finance to describe a specific sequential structure.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often think 'series' is only plural; however, 'a series circuit' is correct as the word is invariant. Also, avoid using 'serie' as the singular form, which does not exist in English.
Merkhilfe
Think of a 'series' of mountain peaks; you must cross one to get to the next in a single line.
Wortherkunft
From the Latin 'series' meaning a row, succession, or chain, derived from 'serere' meaning to join or bind together.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In the business world, 'Series A funding' is a culturally significant milestone indicating a startup's first major round of venture capital.
Schnelles Quiz
If you connect the batteries in a ____ arrangement, the total voltage will increase.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: series
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