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Sequencer vs Relay - What's the difference?

sequencer | relay |

As verbs the difference between sequencer and relay

is that sequencer is to sequence while relay is (obsolete|intransitive|hunting) to release a new set of hounds or relay can be .

As a noun relay is

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sequencer

English

Noun

(wikipedia sequencer) (en noun)
  • Any device that activates or deactivates the components of a machine or system according to a preplanned sequence (as in a washing machine, or central heating system).
  • A device or system that orders and/or modifies digitally stored music and sound for playback.
    • a MIDI sequencer
  • A device for determining the sequence of monomers in a polymer, especially amino acids in protein, or bases in DNA.
  • A control device to increase/decrease the capacity of plant that is enabled to act in a specific order or sequence.

    • Derived terms

    * boiler sequencer - enables/disables additional boilers in large buildings as the demand for heat increases due external temperature compensation * pump rotation sequencer - enables a "lead" pump while keeping a second pump as "standby" (in the event of lead failure), but periodically changes the sequence to ensure even maintenance. * DNA sequencer * protein sequencer * state sequencer

    relay

    English

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) , of uncertain origin.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (by extension) A new set of anything.
  • * Charles Dickens, Dombey and Son
    • There is a snaky gleam in her hard grey eye, as of anticipated rounds of buttered toast, relays of hot chops, worryings and quellings of young children, sharp snappings at poor Berry, and all the other delights of her Ogress's castle.
  • A series of vehicles travelling in sequence.
  • (athletics) A track and field discipline where runners take turns in carrying a baton from start to finish. Most common events are 4x100 meter and 4x400 meter competitions.
  • (electronics) An electrical actuator that allows a relatively small electrical voltage or current to control a larger voltage or current.
    • Derived terms
    * relay race

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (obsolete, intransitive, hunting) To release a new set of hounds.
  • To pass on or transfer (information).
    • Synonyms
    * (to relay a message) convey

    Etymology 2

    Verb

    • English heteronyms English irregular verbs