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serially

 

[ ˈsɪəriəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in sequence

Serially refers to doing something in a series or one after another. It implies a specific order in which events or actions take place. Often used in contexts involving processes that need to be completed consecutively. For instance, in programming or data processing, tasks might be executed serially to ensure that each operation is completed before starting the next.

Synonyms

consecutively, one by one, sequentially

Examples of usage

  • The tasks were executed serially to avoid conflicts.
  • The data was processed serially to ensure accuracy.
  • The events unfolded serially in a well-structured manner.

Translations

Translations of the word "serially" in other languages:

🇵🇹 em série

🇮🇳 श्रृंखलाबद्ध

🇩🇪 serienmäßig

🇮🇩 secara berurutan

🇺🇦 послідовно

🇵🇱 w serii

🇯🇵 連続して

🇫🇷 en série

🇪🇸 en serie

🇹🇷 seri halinde

🇰🇷 연속적으로

🇸🇦 بالتسلسل

🇨🇿 sériově

🇸🇰 sériovo

🇨🇳 串行地

🇸🇮 serijsko

🇮🇸 raðbundið

🇰🇿 тізбектеп

🇬🇪 სერიალურად

🇦🇿 seriya ilə

🇲🇽 en serie

Etymology

The word 'serially' derives from the root word 'serial,' which comes from the Latin word 'series,' meaning 'a row' or 'a chain.' The transition from Latin to English occurred through Middle French 'série,' which reflected a sequence or a succession of items linked together. The adverbial form 'serially' began to gain prominence in the late 19th century, particularly in contexts involving technology and processes in industries such as computing and manufacturing. As systems became more complex, the need to describe processes that occur in a strict order gave rise to terms like 'serially.' Today, it is commonly used in various fields, including programming, data analysis, and project management, to indicate sequences of operations or events.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,271, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.