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a group of similar events, things, or people coming one after the other
- The detective uncovered a series of clues that led to the identity of the culprit.
- The museum is hosting a series of lectures on art history throughout the month.
- The scientist conducted a series of experiments to test the hypothesis.
- The company plans to release a series of new products over the next year to expand its market reach.
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a set of regularly aired television or radio programs related to the same subject
- The detective series kept viewers hooked with its weekly cliffhangers.
- She binge-watched an entire series about historical mysteries over the weekend.
- This new cooking series focuses on recipes from different cultures.
- The documentary series explored the evolution of technology in five episodes.
- A comedy series about family life became an instant hit with audiences.
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a periodical regularly published, often focusing on a particular subject or theme
- The journal's quarterly series covers advancements in medical research.
- The Nature magazine series frequently publishes special editions on groundbreaking scientific discoveries.
- Each issue in the series is dedicated to a different aspect of global history.
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(sports) a sequence of games or matches played between the same teams or individuals
A series refers to a sequence of games or matches played between two teams or individuals, often with the goal of determining the winner through multiple rounds of competition. These series are commonly seen in playoffs, tournaments, or championship events, where the teams or players face each other in a set number of games. The winner is typically the team or player who wins the majority of the games in the series. For example, in a best-of-seven series, the first to win four games is declared the winner. Series are designed to provide a fair competition and increase the excitement of the event.
- The basketball series went to a seventh game to determine the champion.
- Record-breaking performances highlighted the swimming series.
- Dominance in every match marked the home team's volleyball series.
- Global participation highlighted the motorsport series this year.
- Spanning continents, the golf series featured prestigious international tournaments.
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a mathematical representation of the sum of the terms of a sequence, often denoted by the symbol Σ (sigma), where the terms are added together in a specified order
- The arithmetic series 1 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 9 has a common difference of 2 between consecutive terms.
- The harmonic series 1 + 1/2 + 1/3 + 1/4 + 1/5 diverges, meaning its sum approaches infinity as more terms are added.
- The geometric series 2 + 6 + 18 + 54 represents a sequence where each term is obtained by multiplying the previous one by 3.
- The telescoping series 1 - 1/2 + 1/2 - 1/3 + 1/3 - 1/4 simplifies when consecutive terms cancel each other, resulting in convergence.
- The alternating series test is a criterion used to determine the convergence of series with alternating signs.
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a group of postage stamps having a common theme or a group of coins or currency selected as a group for study or collection
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(electronics) connection of components in such a manner that current flows first through one and then through the other
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a story that follow a common storyline, theme, or characters, published sequentially
- The Harry Potter series follows the adventures of a young wizard through seven books.
- She loves reading the detective series, where each novel unravels a new mystery.
- The fantasy series explores a magical world, with each book expanding on its rich lore.
- Fans eagerly awaited the final installment of the popular dystopian series.
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