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Meaning of serial in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈsɪriəl/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    serial

    Definitions

    1. in regular succession without gaps

    Examples

    • « serial concerts »

    Synonyms

    • ordered
  2. 2. of or relating to the sequential performance of multiple operations

    Examples

    • « serial processing »

    Synonyms

    • asynchronous
  3. Noun

    serial

    Definitions

    1. a serialized set of programs

    Examples

    • « a comedy series »
    • « the Masterworks concert series »
  4. 2. a periodical that appears at scheduled times
  5. Qualitative Adjective

    serial

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from series+ -al, perhaps suggested by French sérial

    Definitions

    1. pertaining to or composed in serial technique

    Examples

    • « serial music »
  6. 2. pertaining to or occurring in or producing a series

    Examples

    • « serial monogamy »
    • « serial killing »
    • « a serial killer »
    • « serial publication »

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