in series
The term "in series" describes a sequential arrangement or connection, commonly used in general contexts and electrical engineering.
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Definition
B2General
(common)Arranged one after another in a sequential order.
Example
- The tasks were completed in series, each one following the other.
C1Electricity
(technical)Connected in a chain so that the same current flows through each component.
Example
- The resistors are connected in series, resulting in a higher total resistance.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in series":
in parallelin linein a rowad seriatumin orderone after anotherin tandem