sequencing

[ see-kwuhn-sing ]

noun

1. the interruption of a career by a woman to bear and care for children until they reach an age that allows her to resume work.

sequencing

/ ˈsiːkwənsɪŋ /

noun

1. the procedure of determining the order of amino acids in the polypeptide chain of a protein ( protein sequencing ) or of nucleotides in a DNA section comprising a gene ( gene sequencing )
2. Also calledpriority sequencing commerce specifying the order in which jobs are to be processed, based on the allocation of priorities

Example Sentences

Genetic sequencing of the H5 virus found in Los Angeles County wastewater has not been conducted.

From Los Angeles Times

Scientists are frustrated that genetic sequencing has not been forthcoming on some of these latest outbreaks.

From Los Angeles Times

However, he did say genetic sequencing of the virus detected in California is “most similar to the strain found in cattle in the state of Idaho.”

From Los Angeles Times

Whole genome sequencing for affected families is now offered on the NHS and new parents are offered screening for 200 genetic disorders by testing the umbilical cord.

From BBC

Screening newborn babies for these rare diseases involves sequencing their complete DNA - or genome - using blood samples from their umbilical cord.

From BBC