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sequence
A succession or series of elements that follow one another in a particular, often logical or chronological order.
Zum Entsperren des Tresors muss man eine genaue Sequenz von Zahlen eingeben.
To unlock the safe, you have to enter an exact sequence of numbers.
sequence
A connected section in a film, consisting of one or more scenes and forming a self-contained unit of action.
Die Eröffnungssequenz des James-Bond-Films war wie immer spektakulär.
The opening sequence of the James Bond film was spectacular, as always.
sequence
The exact order of the building blocks in a biological macromolecule, such as the bases in DNA or the amino acids in a protein.
Die Forscher analysierten die genetische Sequenz des Virus, um seine Herkunft zu bestimmen.
The researchers analyzed the genetic sequence of the virus to determine its origin.
In its general meaning, 'Sequenz' (sequence) is often used with 'von' (of) + a plural noun to describe what follows one after another. Typical phrases are 'eine Sequenz von Zahlen' (a sequence of numbers), 'eine Sequenz von Bewegungen' (a sequence of movements), or 'eine Sequenz von Ereignissen' (a sequence of events).
Der Tänzer führte eine komplexe Sequenz von Schritten aus.
The dancer performed a complex sequence of steps.
When 'Sequenz' (sequence) is used in connection with films, series, or videos, it means a connected section of action. Words like 'Film' (film), 'Szene' (scene), 'Regisseur' (director), or 'Kamera' (camera) point to this meaning.
Die Verfolgungsjagd war die teuerste Sequenz des ganzen Films.
The chase was the most expensive sequence in the entire film.
This meaning of 'Sequenz' (sequence) is a technical term from biology and genetics. You can recognize it from words like 'DNA' (DNA), 'Protein' (protein), 'genetisch' (genetic), or 'analysieren' (to analyze).
Das Labor hat die gesamte DNA-Sequenz entschlüsselt.
The lab decoded the entire DNA sequence.
consequence / episode
Both die Folge and die Sequenz refer to an ordered succession of elements. Folge is more general and works in many everyday situations, while Sequenz usually refers to a clearly bounded sequence and is especially common in technical or media-related contexts. Use Sequenz when the bounded nature of the sequence is important.
Der Film beginnt mit einer klar abgegrenzten Sequenz kurzer Szenen.
The film begins with a clearly defined sequence of short scenes.
Der Film zeigt eine Folge kurzer Szenen aus dem Alltag.
The film shows a sequence of short scenes from everyday life.
