What is the best definition of series?

• A. A sequence of things
• B. A set of related objects
• C. A collection of episodes of a television show that use the same characters in different situations
• D. A single item

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is how we interpret a word that implies order and progression. The best definition is a sequence of things because it conveys items arranged in a particular order, each following another in a connected progression. That sense of order is what distinguishes a series from merely a lumped group. A set of related objects doesn’t imply any sequence or ongoing progression, just a collection. A collection of episodes is a specific use in media, not the general sense of the word. A single item is clearly not correct, since a series involves multiple items.