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Basic definition of sequence
Sequence is a special function, which arranges a group of numbers in a certain order.

The definition of series usually includes two aspects: the items of series and the order of series. The items in a series are a group of numbers arranged in a certain order and according to certain rules, which can be arithmetic, proportion or any other rules. The order of series refers to the arrangement order of these numbers, which can be increasing, decreasing or neither increasing nor decreasing.

Series can be classified according to different standards. According to whether the number of items is limited or not, the series can be divided into finite series and infinite series. Finite series refers to the series of finite terms, and infinite series refers to the series of infinite terms. According to the arrangement order of items, series can be divided into increasing series, decreasing series and neither increasing nor decreasing series.

The study of sequence mainly includes two aspects: basic properties and summation method. The basic properties include the definition, limit and convergence of sequence. Summation methods include summation formulas, summation rules and so on. In the field of mathematics, sequence is widely used in various mathematical problems, such as algebra, geometry, analysis and so on. At the same time, in real life, series is also widely used in statistics, economic analysis, computer science and other fields.

Application of sequence:

1, sequence is a very important tool in mathematics. In algebra, geometry, analysis and other mathematical fields, sequence is often used to solve various problems. For example, in algebra, you can use a sequence to solve the root of the equation; In geometry, sequence can be used to study the properties and measurement of figures; In analysis, sequence can be used to study the properties and limits of functions.

2. Sequence is also widely used in real life. For example, in statistics, series can be used to represent the distribution and change of a group of data; In economic analysis, series can be used to represent the trends and laws of a group of economic data; In computer science, series can be used to represent the structure and relationship of a set of data.

3. Sequences can also be used to describe some natural phenomena, such as the orbits of planets and the vibration of sound. These phenomena can be expressed by numerical series, and their properties and laws can be studied by mathematical methods.