A seriesof things or events is a number of them that come one after the other.
...a series of meetings with students and political leaders. [+ of]
...a series of explosions. [+ of]
Synonyms: sequence, course, chain, succession More Synonyms of series
2. countable noun [usually singular]
A radio or television series is a set of programmes of a particular kind which have the same title.
Lisa Kudrow became famous for her role as Phoebe in the world's most popular TV series,Friends.
...the world's longest-running radio series, Britain's 'The Archers'.
More Synonyms of series
series in British English
(ˈsɪəriːz, -rɪz)
nounWord forms: plural-ries
1.
a group or connected succession of similar or related things, usually arranged in order
2.
a set of radio or television programmes having the same characters and setting but different stories
3.
a set of books having the same format, related content, etc, published by one firm
4.
a set of stamps, coins, etc, issued at a particular time
5. mathematics
the sum of a finite or infinite sequence of numbers or quantities
See also geometric series
6. electronics
a.
a configuration of two or more components connected in a circuit so that the same current flows in turn through each of them (esp in the phrase in series)
b.
(as modifier)
a series circuit
Compare parallel (sense 10)
7. rhetoric
a succession of coordinate elements in a sentence
8. geology
a stratigraphical unit that is a subdivision of a system and represents the rocks formed during an epoch
Word origin
C17: from Latin: a row, from serere to link
series in American English
(ˈsɪriz; ˈsiriz)
nounWord forms: pluralˈseries
1.
a group or number of similar or related things arranged in a row
a series of arches
2.
a group or number of related or similar persons, things, or events coming one after another; sequence; succession
3.
a number of things produced as a related group; set, as of books or television programs, related in subject, format, etc., or dealing with the same characters
4. Bowling
a set of three consecutive games
5. Electricity
an arrangement of devices in a circuit, in which the current flows sequentially through a seriesof components
used chiefly in the phrase in series see also parallel (sense 14)
6. Geology
a subdivision of a system of stratified rocks, consisting of the rocks laid down during a geologic epoch
7. Ancient Mathematics
the sum of a sequence, often infinite, of terms usually separated by plus signs or minus signs (Ex.: 1 + 3 + 5 + 7)
8. Rhetoric
a group of successive coordinate elements of a sentence
adjective
9. Electricity
designating or of a circuit in series
SYNONYMY NOTE: series applies to a number of similar, more or less related things following one anotherin time or place [a series of concerts]; sequence emphasizes a closer relationship between the things, such as logical connection,numerical order, etc. [the sequence of events]; succession merely implies a following of one thing after another, without any necessary connectionbetween them [a succession of errors]; chain refers to a series in which there is a definite relationship of cause and effector some other logical connection [a chain of ideas]
Word origin
L < serere, to join or weave together < IE base *ser-, to line up, join > Gr eirein, to join together, OE searu, a snare, armor, ON sørvi, necklace
Two or more elements are connected in series if they are connected one after the other with the same current passing through them.
Two resistors, of value 7.3 ohm and 4.2 ohm are connected in series with a 24 volts battery.
If the four light bulbs are connected in series, there is same current flowing through all of them.
Two or more elements are connected in series if they are connected one after the other with the same current passing through them.
series motor, series resonance, series-wound
Examples of 'series' in a sentence
series
It often happened that asking a simple question brought a series of kind services.
Magnouloux, Bernard Travels with Rosinante (1990)
Through a series of fluid set pieces they widen their lead.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
This new series follows a group of them as they enjoy their last summer before uni.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
But this new series is a different kettle of fish entirely.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
But we had similar fears after series one.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The current series is incredibly popular with younger viewers.
The Sun (2015)
This was a book that became a successful radio series.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Which comedy series uses all nine letters?
The Sun (2014)
The series sets out to show that hoarding ruins lives and deserves to be taken seriously.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
One of the best of the crime series sees a radio presenter murder an employee.
The Sun (2009)
The series looks set to be a huge success.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
This new series follows groups of twentysomethings to see what they really get up to over a weekend.
The Sun (2007)
With two more episodes to run it will be interesting to see how this rather different series settles.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
And so a much-maligned series comes to an end.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
But it's been that kind of series.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The current series of Mistresses is great.
The Sun (2010)
This makes the series a kind of celebrity reality show, although the celebrities are only supporting characters.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This brand-new comedy series is all about what happens to a couple after one of them has an affair.
The Sun (2014)
With one episode of this enjoyable series to come, it still appears that anyone might have done it.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Despite fine work by the make-up and costume departments, it lasted only one series.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
In other languages
series
British English: series /ˈsɪəriːz; -rɪz/ NOUN
A series of things or events is a number of them that come one after the other.
There will be a series of meetings with political leaders.
American English: series
Arabic: مُتَتَالِيَة
Brazilian Portuguese: série
Chinese: 系列
Croatian: serija
Czech: řada
Danish: serie
Dutch: reeks
European Spanish: serie
Finnish: sarja
French: série
German: Serie Anreihung
Greek: σειρά
Italian: serie
Japanese: ひと続き
Korean: 일련
Norwegian: serie
Polish: szereg
European Portuguese: série
Romanian: serie
Russian: серия
Latin American Spanish: serie
Swedish: serie
Thai: สิ่งที่ต่อเนื่องกัน
Turkish: dizi
Ukrainian: серія
Vietnamese: chuỗi
All related terms of 'series'
lamasery
a monastery of lamas
mini-series
A mini-series is a drama shown on television in two or three parts, usually in one week .
time series
a series of values of a variable taken in successive periods of time
Balmer series
a series of lines in the hydrogen spectrum , discovered by Johann Jakob Balmer (1825–98) in 1885
olefin series
→ ethylene series
power series
a mathematical series whose terms contain ascending positive integral powers of a variable , such as a 0 + a 1 x + a 2 x 2 +…
series comma
a comma used after the next-to-last item in a series of three or more items when the next-to-last and last items are separated by a conjunction . In the series A, B , C, or D , the comma after C is the series comma
series motor
A series motor is a direct current motor that has two windings that are in series, with the same current flowing through each.
series-wound
(of a motor or generator ) having the field and armature circuits connected in series
Taylor series
an approximation of a given function f at a particular point x , in terms of values of the function and its derivatives at a neighboring point x 0 , by a power series in which the terms are given by f (n) ( x 0 ) ( x−x 0 ) n /n!, where f (n) ( x 0 ) is the derivative of order n evaluated at point x 0
World Series
(in the US and Canada ) a best-of-seven playoff for the world championship between the two winning teams in the major leagues at the end of the season
actinide series
a series of 15 radioactive elements with increasing atomic numbers from actinium to lawrencium
actinium series
a radioactive decay series that starts with uranium-235 and ends with lead-207
activity series
a table of metals, listed in the order of their ability to replace other metals while in solution
ethylene series
the homologous series of unsaturated hydrocarbons that contain one double bond and have the general formula, C n H 2n ; alkene series
Fourier series
an infinite trigonometric series of the form 1 ⁄ 2 a 0 + a 1 cos x + b 1 sin x + a 2 cos 2 x + b 2 sin 2 x + …, where a 0 , a 1 , b 1 , a 2 , b 2 … are the Fourier coefficients . It is used, esp in mathematics and physics , to represent or approximate any periodic function by assigning suitable values to the coefficients
harmonic series
a series whose terms are in harmonic progression , as in 1 + 1 ⁄ 2 + 1 ⁄ 3 + …
methane series
another name for the alkane series
paraffin series
→ methane series
series winding
the winding of an electric motor or generator in such a way that the field and armature circuits are connected in series
Taylor's series
an infinite sum giving the value of a function f ( z ) in the neighbourhood of a point a in terms of the derivatives of the function evaluated at a. Under certain conditions, the series has the form f ( z ) = f ( a ) + [ f ′( a )( z – a )]/1! + [ f ″( a )( z – a ) 2 ]/2! + …
thorium series
a radioactive series that starts with thorium-232 and ends with lead-208
uranium series
a radioactive series that starts with uranium-238 and proceeds by radioactive decay to lead-206
acetylene series
a group of similar hydrocarbons
Fibonacci series
a sequence of integers in which each integer ( Fibonacci number ) after the second is the sum of the two preceding integers; specif., the series 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, . . .
geometric series
a geometric progression written as a sum , as in 1 + 2 + 4 + 8
lanthanide series
a class of 15 chemically related elements with atomic numbers from 57 ( lanthanum ) to 71 ( lutetium )
Maclaurin series
an infinite sum giving the value of a function f ( x ) in terms of the derivatives of the function evaluated at zero : f( x ) = f(0) + (f′(0) x )/1! + (f″(0) x 2 )/2! + …
Maclaurin's series
an infinite sum giving the value of a function f ( x ) in terms of the derivatives of the function evaluated at zero : f( x ) = f(0) + (f′(0) x )/1! + (f″(0) x 2 )/2! + …
neptunium series
a radioactive series that starts with plutonium-241 and ends with bismuth-209. Neptunium-237 is the longest-lived member of the series. The series does not occur in nature
radioactive series
a series of nuclides each of which undergoes radioactive decay into the next member of the series, ending with a stable element , usually lead
series connection
a circuit in which positive and negative cells are connected, thus increasing voltage
series resonance
the resonance that results when circuit elements are connected with their inductance and capacitance in series, so that the impedance of the combination falls to a minimum at the resonant frequency
A sizes
a series of paper sizes approved by the International Standards Organization, running from 2AO to A7, each size ( defined in mm) being half as large as the one preceding it, as follows : 2AO ,1189 × 1682; AO , 841 × 1189; A1 , 594 × 841; A2 , 420 × 594; A3 , 297 × 420; A4 , 210 × 297; A5 , 148 × 210; A6 , 105 × 148; A7 , 74 × 105
electrochemical series
a series of the metals, together with hydrogen , ranged in the order of their electrode potentials
electromotive series
a series of the metals, together with hydrogen , ranged in the order of their electrode potentials
miniseries
a television programme in several parts that is shown on consecutive days or weeks for a short period
tone row
a group of notes having a characteristic pattern or order that forms the basis of the musical material in a serial composition , esp one consisting of the twelve notes of the chromatic scale
Chinese translation of 'series'
series
(ˈsɪərɪz)
Word forms:plseries
n(c)
[of events, things]一系列 (yīxìliè) (个(個), gè)
(on TV, radio) 系列节(節)目 (xìliè jiémù) (个(個), gè)
1 (noun)
Definition
a group or succession of related things
a series of explosions
Synonyms
sequence
the sequence of events that led to the murder
course
a series of naval battles which altered the course of history
chain
a horrific chain of events
succession
He took a succession of jobs which have stood him in good stead.
run
Their run of luck is holding.
set
Only she and Mr Cohen had complete sets of keys to the shop.
line
the latest in a long line of successes
order
List the key headings and sort them in a logical order.
train
a train of events which would culminate in tragedy
arrangement
string
The incident was the latest in a string of attacks.
progression
the steady progression of events in my life
2 (noun)
Definition
a set of radio or television programmes dealing with the same subject, esp. one having the same characters but different stories
the award for the year's best drama series
Synonyms
drama
serial
a hugely popular television serial
soap (informal)
sitcom (informal)
soap opera
soapie or soapy (Australian, slang)
situation comedy
set of programmes
Additional synonyms
in the sense of chain
Definition
a series of connected facts or events
a horrific chain of events
Synonyms
series,
set,
train,
string,
sequence,
succession,
progression,
concatenation
in the sense of course
Definition
an onward movement in time or space
a series of naval battles which altered the course of history
Synonyms
progression,
order,
unfolding,
development,
movement,
advance,
progress,
flow,
sequence,
succession,
continuity,
advancement,
furtherance,
march
in the sense of line
the latest in a long line of successes
Synonyms
series,
chain,
string,
sequence,
procession
Synonyms of 'series'
series
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of order
Definition
an arrangement of things in succession
List the key headings and sort them in a logical order.
Synonyms
sequence,
grouping,
ordering,
line,
series,
structure,
chain,
arrangement,
line-up,
succession,
disposal,
array,
placement,
classification,
layout,
progression,
disposition (archaic),
setup (informal),
categorization,
codification
in the sense of progression
Definition
a sequence of numbers in which each term differs from the succeeding term by a fixed ratio
the steady progression of events in my life
Synonyms
sequence,
course,
order,
series,
chain,
cycle,
string,
succession
in the sense of run
Definition
a continuous sequence of performances
Their run of luck is holding.
Synonyms
sequence,
period,
stretch,
spell,
course,
season,
round,
series,
chain,
cycle,
string,
passage,
streak
in the sense of serial
Definition
a story published or broadcast in instalments at regular intervals
a hugely popular television serial
Synonyms
drama,
series,
soap (informal),
sitcom (informal),
soap opera,
soapie or soapie (Australian, slang),
situation comedy,
set of programmes
in the sense of set
Definition
a number of objects or people grouped or belonging together
Only she and Mr Cohen had complete sets of keys to the shop.
Synonyms
series,
collection,
assortment,
kit,
outfit,
batch,
compendium,
assemblage,
coordinated group,
ensemble
in the sense of string
Definition
a series of things or events
The incident was the latest in a string of attacks.
Synonyms
sequence,
run,
series,
chain,
succession,
streak
in the sense of succession
Definition
a number of people or things following one another in order
He took a succession of jobs which have stood him in good stead.
Synonyms
series,
run,
sequence,
course,
order,
train,
flow,
chain,
cycle,
procession,
continuation,
progression
in the sense of train
Definition
a sequence or series
a train of events which would culminate in tragedy