series

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪə.ɹiːz/
/ˈsiɹiz/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

A number of things that follow on one after the other or are connected one after the other.

Synonyms
chain line sequence stream succession
Example Sentences
  • A series of seemingly inconsequential events led cumulatively to the fall of the company.
2 Definition

A television or radio program which consists of several episodes that are broadcast in regular intervals

Synonyms
program show
Example Sentences
  • “Friends” was one of the most successful television series in recent years.
3 Definition

The sequence of partial sums \sum_{i=1}^n{a_i} of a given sequence ai.

Example Sentences
  • The harmonic series has been much studied.
4 Definition

A group of matches between two sides, with the aim being to win more matches than the opposition.

Example Sentences
  • The Blue Jays are playing the Yankees in a four-game series.
5 Definition

An unranked taxon.

6 Definition

A subdivision of a genus, a taxonomic rank below that of section (and subsection) but above that of species.

7 Definition

A parcel of rough diamonds of assorted qualities.

8 Definition

A set of consonants that share a particular phonetic or phonological feature.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Connected one after the other in a circuit.

Antonyms
parallel
Example Sentences
  • You have to connect the lights in series for them to work properly.