B2 adjective Neutral

series

/ˈsɪəriːz/

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

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1

The 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.

2

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.

3

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.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
series
Adverb
serially
Adjektiv
series
Verwandt
serialization
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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

1

The old decorative lights were connected in a series circuit, meaning if one bulb failed, the whole string went dark.

everyday

The old decorative lights were connected in a sequential circuit, meaning if one bulb failed, the whole string went dark.

2

The engineers recommended a series configuration to ensure the process steps occur in a strictly controlled order.

formal

The engineers recommended a sequential configuration to ensure the process steps occur in a strictly controlled order.

3

Check if you put the batteries in a series layout like the diagram shows.

informal

Check if you placed the batteries in a sequential layout as shown in the diagram.

4

A series expansion in mathematics allows for the representation of functions as infinite sums of terms.

academic

A sequential expansion in mathematics allows for the representation of functions as infinite sums of terms.

5

The company is preparing for its Series B round of investment to fund international expansion.

business

The company is preparing for its second major sequential round of investment to fund international expansion.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
series
Adverb
serially
Adjektiv
series
Verwandt
serialization

Häufige Kollokationen

series circuit An electrical circuit with a single path
series connection Components joined end-to-end
series funding Sequential stages of venture capital
series production Manufacturing in a continuous sequence
series expansion A mathematical sum of sequence terms

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

series vs serial

Serial usually refers to things broadcasted or published in installments, while series as an adjective often describes physical or logical connections.

series vs serious

Serious relates to importance or gravity, sounding similar but having an entirely different meaning.

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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.

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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.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'series' of mountain peaks; you must cross one to get to the next in a single line.

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Wortherkunft

From the Latin 'series' meaning a row, succession, or chain, derived from 'serere' meaning to join or bind together.

Grammatikmuster

Used as an attributive noun (modifying another noun) Form is identical for singular and plural use Often follows the preposition 'in'
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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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