mechanicalsequence
nounUK /mɪˈkænɪkəl ˈsiːkwəns/
US /məˈkænɪkəl ˈsiːkwəns/
A mechanical sequence is a set of steps that happen in a fixed order, like gears turning one after another.
The robot followed a mechanical sequence to open the door.
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2. A series of movements performed by a machine without human control.
The factory arm repeated the same mechanical sequence all day.
3. A predictable pattern of actions that seems automatic.
His morning routine was a mechanical sequence of coffee, shower, and keys.
4. In computing, an ordered list of instructions executed by a machine.
The program ran a mechanical sequence of commands to boot up.