control sequence
nounUK /kənˈtrəʊl ˈsiːkwəns/
US /kənˈtroʊl ˈsiːkwəns/
A control sequence is a special set of letters or symbols that tells a computer to do something.
The programmer typed a control sequence to make the text turn red.
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2. In computing, a series of characters that begins with an escape character and performs a special function.
The terminal interpreted the control sequence and cleared the screen.
3. A set of steps used to keep a machine or process running correctly.
The engineer followed the control sequence to start the engine safely.
4. In genetics, a stretch of DNA that regulates how a gene is expressed.
Scientists studied the control sequence that switches the gene on.