What is the meaning of the word "daisy chain"?

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  1. A garland or string of daisy flowers linked together by their stems, often made as a decorative or child's craft. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • The children made a daisy chain to wear as a crown. copy to clipboard
  2. A sequence of items, events, or people linked together, often forming a loop or chain of influence or interaction. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • A daisy chain of phone calls spread the news across the neighborhood. copy to clipboard
  3. In electronics and computing context, refers to a method of connecting multiple devices in series, one to the next. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • The monitors were set up in a daisy chain using DisplayPort connections. copy to clipboard
  4. In finance context, refers to an illegal or manipulative scheme where traders repeatedly buy and sell the same securities to inflate prices artificially. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • The SEC investigated a daisy chain scheme designed to mislead investors. copy to clipboard

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