alternating series

American  

noun

Mathematics.

1. a series, usually infinite, in which successive terms have opposite signs, as 1 − ½ + ¼ − ⅛ + … .

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Example Sentences

Cheatham and Mahomes had been sharing the quarterback role since the seventh grade, routinely alternating series as the Wildcats racked up wins.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2023

Lock, who coach Pete Carroll said had been hit “pretty hard’’ by COVID, was back at practice Sunday and participated fully, alternating series with the number one offense with Smith.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 21, 2022

The pullover jerseys featured an alternating series of horizontal stripes, rendered in shades of orange, yellow and red, the word Astros spelled out above in clean, unembellished sans serif letterforms.

From New York Times • Apr. 14, 2017

For each of the following alternating series, determine whether the series converges or diverges.

From Textbooks • Mar. 30, 2016

They use a piece of quartz or glass, making horizontal and vertical incisions in alternating series.

From Oriental Women by Pollard, Edward Bagby