sequential
adjective
se·quen·tial
si-ˈkwen(t)-shəl 
2
: following in sequence
3
: relating to or based on a method of testing a statistical hypothesis that involves examination of a sequence of samples for each of which the decision is made to accept or reject the hypothesis or to continue sampling
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Things in sequence, or regular order, are arranged sequentially. Most novels and films move sequentially, but some use techniques such as flashbacks that interrupt the movement forward in time. Sequential courses in college must follow each other in the proper order, just like sequential tasks or steps.
Examples of sequential in a Sentence
Put the cards in sequential order.
explained that if the two required algebra semesters weren't sequential, the students would likely forget the material
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Prasad Banala, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
That would be a slowdown on both a sequential and year-over-year basis.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 6 June 2025
The Starz Networks segment ended the March quarter with 12.3 million U.S. streaming subscribers, representing sequential growth of 530,000.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 29 May 2025
As products become more complex, especially with the rise of AI, teams are evolving toward multivariate testing, bandit algorithms and sequential testing.
—Antara Dave, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for sequential
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“Sequential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sequential. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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sequential
adjective
se·quen·tial
si-ˈkwen-chəl
1
: of, relating to, or arranged in a sequence
sequential file systems
2
: following in sequence
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