- present participle of sequence.
sequencing
Americannoun
noun
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the procedure of determining the order of amino acids in the polypeptide chain of a protein ( protein sequencing ) or of nucleotides in a DNA section comprising a gene ( gene sequencing )
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Also called: priority sequencing. commerce specifying the order in which jobs are to be processed, based on the allocation of priorities
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“RMS expects production to increase quarter-on-quarter with higher grade mine sequencing planned at both Dalgaranga and Cue,” which should reduce costs, Redfern says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
DNA sequencing allowed them to examine the genetic identities of microorganisms present in the samples, while the additional tests helped characterize the bacteria and their disease-causing potential.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
That’s a tricky decision to make, because the criteria for impactful album sequencing are not at all the same for a live show.
From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026
Research into breast cancer or DNA sequencing that helped combat coronavirus could also be honoured.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
They are listening, analyzing, visualizing, sequencing, and applying concentrated brainwork to understand what they are singing.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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