sequentially.

In an order where one thing follows another.

Use it for

Words that belong together

• process sequentially
• occur sequentially

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The samples were processed sequentially to prevent one reading from affecting the next.

Usage notes

Primary category: academic / formal. Forms: Invariable adverb. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Writing functions: analysis, explanation. Commonness: moderately common.