Definitions:

1. (electronics) connection of components in such a manner that current flows first through one and then through the other noun
   • the voltage divider consisted of a series of fixed resistors
2. (sports) several contests played successively by the same teams noun
   • the visiting team swept the series
3. a group of postage stamps having a common theme or a group of coins or currency selected as a group for study or collection noun
   • the Post Office issued a series commemorating famous American entertainers
4. a serialized set of programs noun
   • a comedy series
5. similar things placed in order or happening one after another noun
   • they were investigating a series of bank robberies

Synonyms:

• serial