noun · academic
sequence
/ˈsiː.kwəns/SE·quence
Band 5-6task1task2
an ordered set of related events, actions, or things
Examples
“The sequence of events leading to the crisis is explained in the report.”
“In Task 2, present your ideas in a logical sequence.”
“DNA sequencing allows scientists to read the genetic sequence.”
Band 8 sentence
“The paper outlines a clear sequence of interventions, each designed to address a specific stage in the recovery process.”
Collocations
- logical sequence
- sequence of events
- in sequence
Word family
sequence verbsequential adjective
Common mistakes
in the sequence of→in the sequence
sequence the events by→sequence the events
Say it for a higher band
5order→6series→7+sequence
Synonyms
order
Easily confused
order
“Put the books in order on the shelf.”
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