sequence

Sequence means that things follow one another in a specific order. Knowing the specific pattern or rule which a sequence follows can help you predict what will come next.

For example:

1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 is a sequence of numbers. If you can identify the rule or pattern which this sequence follows, you will be able to predict the next number in this sequence.

The police discovered the sequence of events that led to the murder: First, the partners opened a business together. Next, one partner stole money and then the second partner threatened to call the police.