B2 verb Neutre

sequence

/ˈsiːkwəns/

To arrange things in a logical or chronological order to ensure a specific progression. In scientific contexts, it specifically refers to determining the precise order of elements within a molecule, such as DNA or proteins.

Exemples

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1

You should sequence your daily tasks by priority to stay productive.

You should sequence your daily tasks by priority to stay productive.

2

The department was instructed to sequence the historical archives by date of acquisition.

The department was instructed to sequence the historical archives by date of acquisition.

3

I'll just sequence these songs for the party playlist.

I'll just sequence these songs for the party playlist.

Famille de mots

Nom
sequence
Verb
sequence
Adverbe
sequentially
Adjectif
sequential
Apparenté
sequencer
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'Sequel' to a movie. A sequel follows the first movie in a specific sequence of time.

Quiz rapide

The software is designed to automatically ______ the incoming data packets based on their timestamps.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : sequence

Exemples

1

You should sequence your daily tasks by priority to stay productive.

everyday

You should sequence your daily tasks by priority to stay productive.

2

The department was instructed to sequence the historical archives by date of acquisition.

formal

The department was instructed to sequence the historical archives by date of acquisition.

3

I'll just sequence these songs for the party playlist.

informal

I'll just sequence these songs for the party playlist.

4

Advancements in technology have made it much faster to sequence the human genome.

academic

Advancements in technology have made it much faster to sequence the human genome.

5

We need to sequence the project phases to avoid any resource bottlenecks.

business

We need to sequence the project phases to avoid any resource bottlenecks.

Famille de mots

Nom
sequence
Verb
sequence
Adverbe
sequentially
Adjectif
sequential
Apparenté
sequencer

Collocations courantes

sequence events sequence events
sequence data sequence data
properly sequence properly sequence
electronically sequence electronically sequence
sequence chronologically sequence chronologically

Phrases Courantes

carefully sequenced

carefully sequenced

logically sequenced

logically sequenced

sequencing error

sequencing error

Souvent confondu avec

sequence vs series

Series is a noun referring to a group of related things, while sequence as a verb is the action of putting those things in order.

sequence vs succeed

To succeed means to follow after something or to achieve a goal, whereas to sequence is to actively arrange the order of items.

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Notes d'usage

While 'sequence' is common as a noun, the verb form is frequently used in technical, scientific, and management contexts to describe the act of organization.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'order' or 'organize' in scientific contexts where 'sequence' is the more precise and professional technical term.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'Sequel' to a movie. A sequel follows the first movie in a specific sequence of time.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'sequi,' which means 'to follow.'

Modèles grammaticaux

Transitive verb: requires an object (e.g., sequence the files) Commonly used in the passive voice (e.g., the DNA was sequenced) Regular conjugation: sequenced, sequencing
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Contexte culturel

The term is iconic in modern biology due to the Human Genome Project, where 'sequencing' became a household term for mapping DNA.

Quiz rapide

The software is designed to automatically ______ the incoming data packets based on their timestamps.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : sequence

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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