Meaning of 'series'

noun

(mathematics) the sum of a finite or infinite sequence of expressions

noun

a periodical that appears at scheduled times

Synonyms: serial

noun

a serialized set of programs

Example: "a comedy series"

Synonyms: serial

noun

(sports) several contests played successively by the same teams

Example: "the visiting team swept the series"

noun

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

Example: "they were investigating a series of bank robberies"

noun

a group of postage stamps having a common theme or a group of coins or currency selected as a group for study or collection

Example: "the Post Office issued a series commemorating famous American entertainers"

noun

(electronics) connection of components in such a manner that current flows first through one and then through the other

Example: "the voltage divider consisted of a series of fixed resistors"