sequencing
Pronunciation: [ˈsiːkwənsɪŋ]
Context: “education”
(noun) the process of arranging things in a specific order. This can be about steps in a process, events in a story, or numbers in a series. It helps us understand how things fit together.
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In music class, we learned about sequencing the notes to create a melody.
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The recipe didn’t have a good sequencing of steps, which made cooking confusing.
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Can you explain the sequencing of the story we just read?
Context: “science/technology”
(noun) the arrangement of DNA or other sequences in a specific order. In genetics, it helps scientists understand how living things are built and work.
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Scientists are sequencing the DNA to learn more about the species.
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Without sequencing the genes, we won't know how the disease spreads.
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Why is sequencing important for understanding genetics?
Context: “computer programming”
(verb) the action of putting things in a particular order according to a plan or system. Programmers sequence tasks or commands so a computer can follow them correctly.
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The programmer is sequencing the commands to make the game run smoothly.
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If you don’t sequence the tasks correctly, the program won’t work as expected.
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What steps will you use for sequencing the instructions in the code?