genome sequencing

American  

[jee-nohm see-kwuhns-ing] / ˈdʒi noʊm ˌsi kwəns ɪŋ /

noun

1. Also, genomic sequencing. the science or process of determining the DNA sequence of the genome of an organism.

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Other Word Forms

• genome resequencing
  noun

Example Sentences

The past quarter-century has hosted a dizzying array of innovation, as the cutting edge of technology moved from Palm Pilots and flip phones to mobile internet, artificial intelligence, genome sequencing and so much more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The combination of "three different disruptive technologies: genome sequencing, artificial intelligence, and RNA therapeutics... offers new possibilities and challenges", Smith said.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

On Jan. 31, whole genome sequencing of the virus from affected farms indicated the strain was D1.1.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2025

Whole genome sequencing for affected families is now offered on the NHS and new parents are offered screening for 200 genetic disorders by testing the umbilical cord.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2024

In a blink of pure fantasy, I suddenly saw myself walking away from Dell Duke's grimy car with a tiny glass vial of her blood sample for genome sequencing.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan