Sequential Operation (Noun)
Meaning
The sequential execution of operations one after another.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The operating system uses a special algorithm to manage the sequential operation of concurrent threads in the program.
- A sequential operation is used to perform database transactions, ensuring that either all or none of the changes are committed.
- In computer networking, the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) uses a sequential operation to ensure reliable data transfer.
- A microprocessor executes instructions in a sequential operation, with each instruction following the previous one in time.
- The sequential operation model is also used in manufacturing processes, where tasks are performed one after another in a specific order.