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subsequence
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sub·se·quence  (sbs-kwns, -kwns)
n.
1. Something that is subsequent; a sequel.
2. The fact or quality of being subsequent.
3. (-skwns) Mathematics A sequence that is contained in another sequence.

subsequence [ˈsʌbsɪkwəns]
n
1. the fact or state of being subsequent
2. a subsequent incident or occurrence
3. [ˌsʌbˈsiːkwəns] (Mathematics) Maths a sequence derived from a given sequence by selecting certain of its terms and retaining their order. Thus, <a2, a3> is a subsequence of <a1, a2, a3>, while <a3, a2> is not
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Noun1.subsequence - something that follows something else
final result, outcome, resultant, termination, result - something that results; "he listened for the results on the radio"
2.subsequence - following in time
lateness - quality of coming late or later in time


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This accuracy was achieved despite a number of sub-sequences, which are particularly difficult to sequence with certain other chemistries.
 
 
 
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