Sequential is the adjective of sequence, which means in a specific order one after another. Sequential order is the arranging of events, items, steps, etc., in a subsequent order.
Sequential Order Examples
Example: A dictionary has a sequential order as the entries have been arranged alphabetically.
Example: The “recent calls” log on cellphones are arranged in a sequential order using time as the basis for arrangement.
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Time Order Definition
Time order is arranging events based on the time they occur, one after another.
Time Order Example
Example: Malika and Sam went out on Sunday. They met each other at 5:00 pm. Then they walked to a nearby movie theater and watched a movie from 5:30 to 7:00. Later, they got a bite at a nearby restaurant. At 9:00 p.m., they said goodbye to each other, and each went home.
In the above scenario, the events happen following a time order. The scenario starts at 5:00 (beginning), the end of the movie is at 7:00 (middle), and the scenario ends at 9:00 (end).
Alphabetical Sequential Order Example
Example: When teachers alphabetize students’ names, they arrange the names in sequential order.
In this example, alphabetical letters are the criteria for the arrangement. For example, Jane, Kelly, Larry, and Mary are arranged in sequential order (J, K, L, M).
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Numerical Sequential Order
Example: When using a recipe to bake a loaf of bread, people follow steps that are written in sequential order.
Example: How to bake a loaf of bread.
- Prepare the ingredients
- Mix flour with salt
- Add yeast
- Add water
- Mix
- Bake in the Dutch oven
In this example, the steps to bake a loaf of bread have been arranged in a sequential order using numbers.