sequencing

American  

[see-kwuhn-sing] / ˈsi kwən sɪŋ /

noun

1. the interruption of a career by a woman to bear and care for children until they reach an age that allows her to resume work.

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sequencing British  

/ ˈsiːkwənsɪŋ /

noun

1. 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 )

2. 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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Example Sentences

Genome sequencing of E. coli isolated from each patient found that the strains were closely genetically related, suggesting that all of the ill people were exposed to the same source of infection.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

In some smart sequencing, it is followed by a sweet rendition of Ian Tyson’s song “Tom Blasingame,” about the same respected fellow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

It’s about sequencing, timing, and coordination across decades, not tax years, especially when applying tax strategies in retirement.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

We expect the event to focus on pricing architecture, initial trims, and launch sequencing rather than new product reveals.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 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