in series

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: in a serial or series arrangement

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The potential lifespan improvement generally increased with battery voltage, making the approach particularly promising for vehicles with many cells connected in series. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026 His 69 Truck Series victories remain the most in series history and drivers say that his legacy extends far beyond the record book. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 Valar and other companies are hoping to upend the nuclear business model because small reactors can be mass-produced and placed in series, like a set of nuclear batteries. — Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026 The network-streaming relationship and the uptick in series orders have Berman feeling good about the next couple of years for his clients, and for network TV. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in series

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First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in series was in 1751

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“In series.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20series. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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