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continuation
A part or thing added to make something reach further or last longer; extension, supplement, sequel, etc.
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  1. A part or thing added to make something reach further or last longer; extension, supplement, sequel, etc.
  2. A keeping up or going on without interruption; continued and unbroken existence or action
  3. An extension by which something is carried to a further point:
suite
(Music) A musical form, popular before the time of the sonata, consisting of a string or series of pieces all in the same key, mostly in various dance rhythms, with sometimes an elaborate prelude.
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  1. (Music) A musical form, popular before the time of the sonata, consisting of a string or series of pieces all in the same key, mostly in various dance rhythms, with sometimes an elaborate prelude.
  2. A set of pieces of matched furniture for a given room
  3. A set or series of related things
set
Something which is set
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  1. Something which is set
  2. A group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used:
  3. A setting or being set
consecution
Sequence; succession
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  1. Sequence; succession
  2. (Logic) The relation of consequent to antecedent; deduction.
  3. Logical sequence; chain of reasoning
order
Condition or state in general:
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  1. Condition or state in general:
  2. A style of building:
  3. A sequence or arrangement of successive things:
procession
The movement of such a group.
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  1. The movement of such a group.
  2. A group of persons, vehicles, or objects moving along in an orderly, formal manner.
  3. A number of persons or things moving forward, as in a parade, in an orderly, formal way
sequence
The order of subunits that make up a polymer, especially the order of nucleotides in a nucleic acid or of the amino acids in a protein.
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  1. The order of subunits that make up a polymer, especially the order of nucleotides in a nucleic acid or of the amino acids in a protein.
  2. (Biochem.) The linear order of bases in a nucleic acid or of amino acids in a protein
  3. The order in which this occurs
chain
A group of atoms, often of the same element, bound together in a line, branched line, or ring to form a molecule. &diamf3; In a straight chain , each of the constituent atoms is attached to other single atoms, not to groups of atoms. &diamf3; In a branched chain , side groups are attached to the chain. &diamf3; In a closed chain , the atoms are arranged in the shape of a ring.
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  1. A group of atoms, often of the same element, bound together in a line, branched line, or ring to form a molecule. &diamf3; In a straight chain , each of the constituent atoms is attached to other single atoms, not to groups of atoms. &diamf3; In a branched chain , side groups are attached to the chain. &diamf3; In a closed chain , the atoms are arranged in the shape of a ring.
  2. A connected, flexible series of links, typically of metal, used especially for holding objects together, for restraining, or for transmitting mechanical power.
  3. A series of closely linked or connected things:
consecution
Sequence; succession
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  1. Sequence; succession
  2. (Logic) The relation of consequent to antecedent; deduction.
  3. Logical sequence; chain of reasoning
course
Development in a particular way; progress:
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  1. Development in a particular way; progress:
  2. A complete body of prescribed studies constituting a curriculum:
  3. A part of a meal served as a unit at one time:
order
(Biol.) A major category in the classification of animals, plants, etc., ranking above a family and below a class: it can include one family or many similar families: the Latinized order names are capitalized but not italicized (Ex.: Fabales, legumes)
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  1. (Biol.) A major category in the classification of animals, plants, etc., ranking above a family and below a class: it can include one family or many similar families: the Latinized order names are capitalized but not italicized (Ex.: Fabales, legumes)
  2. A condition of methodical or prescribed arrangement among component parts such that proper functioning or appearance is achieved:
  3. A sequence or arrangement of successive things:
procession
The movement of such a group.
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  1. The movement of such a group.
  2. A group of persons, vehicles, or objects moving along in an orderly, formal manner.
  3. A number of persons or things moving forward, as in a parade, in an orderly, formal way
progression
A sequence or succession, as of acts, happenings, etc.
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  1. A sequence or succession, as of acts, happenings, etc.
  2. A continuous series; a sequence:
  3. Movement or change from one member of a continuous series to the next:
round
Movement in a circular course or about an axis
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  1. Movement in a circular course or about an axis
  2. (Sports & Games) A unit of play that occupies a specified time, constitutes a certain number of plays, or allows each player a turn, especially the 18-hole sequence played in golf or one of the periods in a boxing match.
  3. A complete course, succession, or series:
run
(Baseball) A point scored whenever a base runner successfully touches all four bases in the proper order without being out
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  1. (Baseball) A point scored whenever a base runner successfully touches all four bases in the proper order without being out
  2. (Football) A player's act of carrying the ball, usually for a specified distance:
  3. The migration of fish, especially in order to spawn.
sequence
A continuous or related series, often of uniform things
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  1. A continuous or related series, often of uniform things
  2. An order of succession; an arrangement.
  3. A series of related shots that constitute a complete unit of action in a movie.
series
A group of rock formations closely related in time of origin and distinct as a group from other formations.
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  1. A group of rock formations closely related in time of origin and distinct as a group from other formations.
  2. A number of things produced as a related group; set, as of books or television programs, related in subject, format, etc., or dealing with the same characters
  3. (Elec.) An arrangement of devices in a circuit, in which the current flows sequentially through a series of components
string
(Informal) A condition, limitation, or proviso, typically an undesirable one, attached to a plan, offer, donation, etc.
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  1. (Informal) A condition, limitation, or proviso, typically an undesirable one, attached to a plan, offer, donation, etc.
  2. A series of similar or related acts, events, or items:
  3. The act of stroking the cue ball so that it rebounds from the far cushion to stop as close as possible to the string line, for determining the order of play
suite
An instrumental composition consisting of a series of varying movements or pieces.
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  1. An instrumental composition consisting of a series of varying movements or pieces.
  2. A connected series or succession of objects; a number of things used or classed together; a set; as, a suite of rooms; a suite of minerals.
  3. (Music) A musical form, popular before the time of the sonata, consisting of a string or series of pieces all in the same key, mostly in various dance rhythms, with sometimes an elaborate prelude.
train
A series of consequences wrought by an event; aftermath.
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  1. A series of consequences wrought by an event; aftermath.
  2. A group of persons, animals, vehicles, etc. that follow one another in a line; procession; caravan; cortege
  3. Any connected order or arrangement; series; sequence
streak
A period, spell, or series
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  1. A period, spell, or series
  2. (Informal) A brief run or stretch, as of luck.
  3. An unbroken series, as of wins or losses.
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  • The next turn found her on a narrow two lane highway that was a succession of curves.

  • That meant that their world--the real world--was not very far away, and that the succession of perilous adventures they had encountered had at last brought them near the earth's surface, which meant home to them.

  • The indicator was connected with a Ruhmkorff coil or other equivalent apparatus, designed to cause a continual succession of sparks to pass between the indicator and a metal plate situated beneath it and having a plane surface parallel to its line of motion.

  • succession does not require their replacement by premolars.

  • The molar teeth are six in number on each side, increasing in size from before backwards, and, as in the elephants, with a horizontal succession, the anterior teeth being lost before the full development of the posterior ones, which gradually move forward, taking the place of those that are destroyed by wear.

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