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series

Definition

  • noun: a number of things or events that are arranged or happen one after the other
  • noun: a number of things or events of the same class coming one after another in spatial or temporal succession
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: sequence, order, course

Examples

  • The Yankees played a three-game 'series' against the Red Sox last week.

  • The 'play-off series' between the two teams begins next week.

  • We've had a 'series of' problems with our computer network.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) the rules of feminism. Don't worry. I'll never tell Regina what you said. It'll be our little secret. We define the sum of the infinite geometric series... Even though I wasn't allowed to like Aaron, I was still allowed to look at him. And think about him. And talk to him. (..)
    2004 Mean Girls