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occurring regularly one after another
- The serial publication of the novel captivated readers, who eagerly awaited each new installment.
- He meticulously documented his experiments in a serial fashion, recording each step in chronological order.
- The serial production of automobiles streamlined the manufacturing process, allowing for efficient assembly.
- She enjoyed the serial release of new music singles from her favorite artist, eagerly anticipating each one.
- The serial burglaries in the neighborhood raised concerns among residents, prompting increased security measures.
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(of a story or narrative) broadcast, published, or released in multiple consecutive parts
- The serial novel was first published in a popular weekly magazine.
- Fans eagerly awaited the next episode of the serial drama on television.
- The newspaper ran a serial story that kept readers hooked for months.
- The serial publication helped the author gain a loyal readership over time.
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(of a person) repeating certain actions or behaviors over time
- The psychologist studied the habits of a serial procrastinator who struggled to break his pattern.
- She was known as a serial dater, constantly moving from one relationship to the next.
- The serial entrepreneur started multiple businesses, following a similar approach each time.
- The serial cheater showed no remorse for repeatedly betraying his partners.
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referring to a method of composition that uses transformations of a fixed series of notes, often in twelve-tone music
- Serial music often challenges listeners with its use of a structured sequence of notes rather than traditional harmony.
- The composer experimented with serial techniques, creating complex and intricate melodic patterns.
- In serial composition, the fixed series of twelve tones forms the basis for the entire musical work.
- Serial music avoids tonal centers by focusing on the systematic manipulation of a note series.
- Schoenberg is well known for pioneering serial techniques that influenced modern classical music.
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referring to a system where small pieces of information are transmitted one at a time, sequentially, over a single wire or connection
- The old printer connects to the computer using a serial port, which sends data one bit at a time.
- The technician used a serial cable to transfer data between two older devices.
- Serial connections were common before the widespread adoption of USB interfaces.
- The serial port on the back of the computer is used for connecting legacy devices like older printers.
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