Definition of "serial" in inglés

adjective

1. Having to do with or arranged in a series.

2. (of a person) Who performs a specified action or course of action repeatedly or regularly.

   • The serial killer had a string of victims across seven states.
   • He was a serial entrepreneur, always coming up with a new way to make cash.

3. Published or produced in installments.

4. (grammar) Of or relating to a grammatical aspect relating to an action that is habitual and ongoing.

noun

1. A literary or dramatic work, such as a radio or television programme, published in installments, often numbered and without a specified end.

2. A publication issued in successive parts, often numbered and with no predetermined end.

3. (computing, slang) A serial number, esp. one required to activate software.

   • Go to these sites for serials, cracks and keygens.

4. (UK) A unit of police officers equipped with shields to tackle a riot.

verb

1. (transitive) to assign a serial number to (especially of aircraft)