geometric sequence
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A list of numbers in which each term is found by multiplying the previous one by a fixed number.
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Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "In the _____ 2, 6, 18, 54, each term is three times the one before it."
Answer: geometric sequence
In your own words, what does "geometric sequence" mean?
A list of numbers in which each term is found by multiplying the previous one by a fixed number.
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