sequence

A group of events or things following one another in a particular order.

• Follow the steps in sequence.
• The numbers form a clear sequence.
• Can you explain the sequence of events?

How to use it: sequence of something (The report describes the sequence of events.)

Similar words: series, succession

Common phrases: sequence of events, in sequence, correct sequence

A connected part of a film or story that shows a particular event or action.

• The opening sequence shows a busy city.
• I enjoyed the chase sequence most.
• These dream sequences explain the main character’s fears.

Similar words: scene, passage

Common phrases: opening sequence, action sequence, dream sequence, chase sequence

A list of numbers or other objects arranged in order, with each position numbered.

• Find the next number in the sequence.
• This sequence has infinitely many terms.
• Both sequences approach the same limit.

How to use it: sequence of something (We calculated the next term in the sequence of numbers.)

Similar words: ordered list

Common phrases: infinite sequence, number sequence, sequence of numbers

To place things or actions in a particular order.

• Please sequence the steps clearly.
• We sequenced the tasks before starting work.
• The lessons are sequenced from simple to difficult.

Similar words: order, arrange

Common phrases: sequence the steps, sequence the events, sequence something carefully, sequence the tasks