series
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British pronunciation
/ˈsɪəriːz/

Definition & Meaning of "series"in English

Series
01

a group of similar events, things, or people coming one after the other

series definition and meaning
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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.
02

a set of regularly aired television or radio programs related to the same subject

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The detective series kept viewers hooked with its weekly cliffhangers.
She binge-watched an entire series about historical mysteries over the weekend.
03

a periodical regularly published, often focusing on a particular subject or theme

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The journal 's quarterly series covers advancements in medical research.
The Nature magazine series frequently publishes special editions on groundbreaking scientific discoveries.
04

(sports) a sequence of games or matches played between the same teams or individuals

What is a "series"?

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.

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The basketball series went to a seventh game to determine the champion.
Record-breaking performances highlighted the swimming series.
05

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

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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.
06

a group of postage stamps having a common theme or a group of coins or currency selected as a group for study or collection

07

(electronics) connection of components in such a manner that current flows first through one and then through the other

08

a story that follow a common storyline, theme, or characters, published sequentially

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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.
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