Word Adverb
sequentially
adv.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /səˈkwɛnʃəɫi/ UK /siːkwˈɛnʃəlˌi/ se·quen·tial·ly
Definition
adv.in a specific order, one after another. You use this when you want to describe things that happen in a logical or planned sequence.
adv.in a particular order or sequence; one after another in a logical or chronological manner.
Examples
“The computer processes the data sequentially.”
“The instructions must be followed sequentially to ensure the final result is correct and safe.”
“While the tasks were designed to be performed sequentially, the team found that parallel processing significantly reduced the overall project timeline.”
Etymology
From sequential + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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