B2 verb Neutral

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.

Examples

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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.

Word Family

Noun
sequence
Verb
sequence
Adverb
sequentially
Adjective
sequential
Related
sequencer
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Memory Tip

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

Quick Quiz

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

Correct!

The correct answer is: sequence

Examples

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.

Word Family

Noun
sequence
Verb
sequence
Adverb
sequentially
Adjective
sequential
Related
sequencer

Common Collocations

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

Common Phrases

carefully sequenced

carefully sequenced

logically sequenced

logically sequenced

sequencing error

sequencing error

Often Confused With

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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Usage Notes

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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Common Mistakes

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

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Memory Tip

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

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Word Origin

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

Grammar Patterns

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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Cultural Context

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

Quick Quiz

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

Correct!

The correct answer is: sequence

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