series
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1. (mathematics) the sum of a finite or infinite sequence of expressions (noun.cognition)
| hypernym | : | multinomial, polynomial, |
| definition | : | a mathematical function that is the sum of a number of terms (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | power series, |
| definition | : | the sum of terms containing successively higher integral powers of a variable (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | convergence, convergency, |
| definition | : | the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | geometric series, |
| definition | : | a geometric progression written as a sum (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | fourier series, |
| definition | : | the sum of a series of trigonometric expressions; used in the analysis of periodic functions (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | exponential series, |
| definition | : | a series derived from the expansion of an exponential expression (noun.linkdef) |
| domain category | : | math, mathematics, maths, |
| definition | : | a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement (noun.cognition) |
2. a periodical that appears at scheduled times (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | periodical, |
| definition | : | a publication that appears at fixed intervals (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | semiweekly, |
| definition | : | a periodical that is published twice each week (or 104 issues per year) (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | weekly, |
| definition | : | a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year) (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | semimonthly, |
| definition | : | a periodical that is published twice each month (or 24 issues per year) (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | monthly, |
| definition | : | a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year) (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | quarterly, |
| definition | : | a periodical that is published every quarter (or four issues per year) (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | bimonthly, |
| definition | : | a periodical that is published twice a month or every two months (either 24 or 6 issues per year) (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | biweekly, |
| definition | : | a periodical that is published twice a week or every two weeks (either 104 or 26 issues per year) (noun.communication) |
| member holonym | : | issue, number, |
| definition | : | one of a series published periodically (noun.communication) |
3. a serialized set of programs (noun.communication)
| hyponym | : | soap opera, |
| definition | : | a serialized program usually dealing with sentimentalized family matters that is broadcast on radio or television (frequently sponsored by a company advertising soap products) (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | tetralogy, |
| definition | : | a series of four related works (plays or operas or novels) (noun.communication) |
4. (sports) several contests played successively by the same teams (noun.event)
| hypernym | : | competition, contest, |
| definition | : | an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants (noun.event) |
| hyponym | : | home stand, |
| definition | : | a series of successive games played at a team's home field or court (noun.event) |
| hyponym | : | world series, |
| definition | : | series that constitutes the playoff for the baseball championship (noun.event) |
| domain category | : | athletics, sport, |
| definition | : | an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition (noun.act) |
5. similar things placed in order or happening one after another (noun.group)
| hypernym | : | order, ordering, ordination, |
| definition | : | logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements (noun.group) |
| hyponym | : | stations, stations of the cross, |
| definition | : | (Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | chain, concatenation, |
| definition | : | a series of things depending on each other as if linked together (noun.group) |
| hyponym | : | cordon, |
| definition | : | a series of sentinels or of military posts enclosing or guarding some place or thing (noun.group) |
| hyponym | : | course, line, |
| definition | : | a connected series of events or actions or developments (noun.group) |
| hyponym | : | cycle, |
| definition | : | a series of poems or songs on the same theme (noun.group) |
| hyponym | : | hierarchy, |
| definition | : | a series of ordered groupings of people or things within a system (noun.group) |
| hyponym | : | nexus, |
| definition | : | a connected series or group (noun.group) |
| hyponym | : | blizzard, rash, |
| definition | : | a series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences (noun.group) |
| hyponym | : | sequence, |
| definition | : | serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern (noun.group) |
| hyponym | : | string, train, |
| definition | : | a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding (noun.group) |
| hyponym | : | succession, |
| definition | : | a group of people or things arranged or following in order (noun.group) |
| hyponym | : | wave train, |
| definition | : | a succession of waves spaced at regular intervals (noun.group) |
| hyponym | : | helium group, |
| definition | : | the series of inert gases (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | actinide series, |
| definition | : | (chemistry) a series of 15 radioactive elements with increasing atomic numbers from actinium to lawrencium (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | lanthanide series, |
| definition | : | the rare-earth elements with atomic numbers 57 through 71; having properties similar to lanthanum (noun.substance) |
6. a group of postage stamps having a common theme or a group of coins or currency selected as a group for study or collection (noun.group)
| hypernym | : | group, grouping, |
| definition | : | any number of entities (members) considered as a unit (noun.tops) |
7. (electronics) connection of components in such a manner that current flows first through one and then through the other (noun.linkdef)
| hypernym | : | connectedness, connection, connexion, |
| definition | : | a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it) (noun.linkdef) |
| domain category | : | electronics, |
| definition | : | the branch of physics that deals with the emission and effects of electrons and with the use of electronic devices (noun.cognition) |
8. a periodical that appears at scheduled times (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | serial, |
| definition | : | pertaining to or occurring in or producing a series (adj.pert) |
9. a serialized set of programs (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | serial, |
| definition | : | pertaining to or occurring in or producing a series (adj.pert) |
10. similar things placed in order or happening one after another (noun.group)
| derivation | : | serial, |
| definition | : | pertaining to or occurring in or producing a series (adj.pert) |
| derivation | : | serial, |
| definition | : | pertaining to or composed in serial technique (adj.pert) |
11. (electronics) connection of components in such a manner that current flows first through one and then through the other (noun.linkdef)
| derivation | : | in series, nonparallel, serial, |
| definition | : | of or relating to the sequential performance of multiple operations (adj.all) |
12. a periodical that appears at scheduled times (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | serial, |
| definition | : | pertaining to or occurring in or producing a series (adj.pert) |
13. a serialized set of programs (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | serial, |
| definition | : | pertaining to or occurring in or producing a series (adj.pert) |
14. similar things placed in order or happening one after another (noun.group)
| derivation | : | serial, |
| definition | : | pertaining to or occurring in or producing a series (adj.pert) |
| derivation | : | serial, |
| definition | : | pertaining to or composed in serial technique (adj.pert) |
15. (electronics) connection of components in such a manner that current flows first through one and then through the other (noun.linkdef)
| derivation | : | in series, nonparallel, serial, |
| definition | : | of or relating to the sequential performance of multiple operations (adj.all) |
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