Definitions for serial
ˈsɪər i əlse·ri·al

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. serial, seriesnoun

   a serialized set of programs

   "a comedy series"; "the Masterworks concert series"

2. series, serial, serial publicationadjective

   a periodical that appears at scheduled times

3. consecutive, sequent, sequential, serial, successiveadjective

   in regular succession without gaps

   "serial concerts"

4. serialadjective

   pertaining to or composed in serial technique

   "serial music"

5. serialadjective

   pertaining to or occurring in or producing a series

   "serial monogamy"; "serial killing"; "a serial killer"; "serial publication"

6. serial, in series(p), nonparalleladjective

   of or relating to the sequential performance of multiple operations

   "serial processing"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. serialnoun

   A work, as a work of fiction, published in installments, often numbered and without a specified end.

2. serialnoun

   A serial number required to activate software.

   Go to these sites for serials, cracks and keygens.

3. serialadjective

   Having to do with or arranged in a series.

4. serialadjective

   Published or produced in installments.

5. Etymology: 1840,\ in reference to the books of (published in sequential parts, as a series). Formed as, on model of seriālis, from series + -alis.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. serial

   Serial refers to something that is occurring or arranged in a series or succession. It can relate to a story or play appearing in regular installments, a device transmitting data sequentially, or an action committed repeatedly. The term can be used in various contexts like literature, television, computer technology, or criminology. The exact meaning often depends on the specific field of application.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Serialadjective

   of or pertaining to a series; consisting of a series; appearing in successive parts or numbers; as, a serial work or publication

2. Serialadjective

   of or pertaining to rows

3. Serialnoun

   a publication appearing in a series or succession of part; a tale, or other writing, published in successive numbers of a periodical

WikidataRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. Serial

   Serials are series of television programs and radio programs that rely on a continuing plot that unfolds in a sequential episode-by-episode fashion. Serials typically follow main story arcs that span entire television seasons or even the full run of the series, which distinguishes them from traditional episodic television that relies on more stand-alone episodes. Worldwide, the soap opera is the most prominent form of serial dramatic programming. Serials rely on keeping the full nature of the story hidden and revealing elements episode by episode to keep viewers tuning in to learn more. Often these shows employ recapping segments at the beginning and cliffhangers at the end of each episode. Such shows also place a demand on viewers to tune into every episode to follow the plot. The invention of recording devices has made following these type of shows easier, which has resulted in increased success and popularity. Prior to the advent of DVRs, television networks shunned serials in prime time as they made broadcast programming reruns more difficult and television producers shunned them because they were tougher to go into broadcast syndication years down the road.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Serial

   sē′ri-al, adj. pertaining to, or consisting of, a series: appearing periodically.—n. a tale or other composition appearing in successive parts, as in a periodical: a publication issued in successive numbers, a periodical.—n. Sērial′ity.—advs. Sē′rially, Sē′riately, in a series or regular order.—adj. Sē′riāte, arranged in a series.—adv. Sē′riātim, one after another.—n. Sēriā′tion.

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. serial

   1. An element or a group of elements within a series which is given a numerical or alphabetical designation for convenience in planning, scheduling, and control. 2. A serial can be a group of people, vehicles, equipment, or supplies and is used in airborne, air assault, amphibious operations, and convoys.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. serialverb

   A series of numbers labeled as a celestial imprinted sense of information. 1.) Consisting of, forming part of, or taking place in a series. Of a device involving the transfer of data as a single sequence of bits. Repeatedly following the same behavior.

   Serial actions are constantly going around the clock.

   Etymology: Ingrained code

   
   

   Submitted by Tehorah_Elyon on April 3, 2024  

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1. • Music

Anagrams for serial »

1. ariels

2. Israel

3. realis

4. resail

5. sailer

6. serail

7. relais

How to pronounce serial?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say serial in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of serial in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of serial in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of serial in a Sentence

1. Prosecutor Timothy McGinty:

   Robert Rembert is a serial killer. So far, we know he’s purposefully executed five people, an investigation of his activities as an over-the-road truck driver is currently under way.

2. Hunter Biden:

   A serial abuser, that's what this guy is, he abuses power everywhere he can. If he sees any threat to his staying in power -- he'll do whatever he has to do. But this crosses the line. This crossed the line.

3. Brendan Tracy:

   I watched a colleague of mine try a shooting case where someone got shot, so he’s able to try those very serious violent crimes and then switch, maybe someone who was a serial shoplifter and then charged with grand larceny and is in mental health treatment court because they had mental health issues, he was able to handle the wide range of cases and do them all fairly.

4. Vipin Narang:

   North Korea has had a decade-long nuclear testing sequence where they have presumably learned a lot about designs, they probably do not need full blown tests to go into serial production of warheads. And they can improve components and perfect designs with subcritical and hydrodynamic tests which we wouldn't be able to monitor or detect.

5. Katherine Ramsland:

   My initial impression of Dennis Rader was that Dennis Rader wanted to challenge me, and what surprised me was the fact that there was n’t anything in Dennis Rader background that would correspond with the typical formula we have of serial killers. I recently heard a detective say that all serial killers have trauma in their background. He was wrong about that.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=serial
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Serial
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serial
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=serial
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=serial
7. ^ Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
   https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf