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happening in a fixed order, where a series of related actions, events etc lead to a particular result:
• The buying process is analysed as a series of sequential steps.
• The figures will disappoint investors looking for sequential gains in sales and profits.
— sequentially adverb :• Keep a close eye on sequentially numbered invoices to detect any missing ones.
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sequential UK US /sɪˈkwenʃəl/ adjective► following a particular order: »The buying process is a series of sequential steps.
»sequential numbering
sequentially adverb► »He expects revenues to rise sequentially over the next two quarters.
Financial and business terms. 2012.