Sequent
adjective
1.
following; successive.
2.
following logically or naturally; consequent.
3.
characterized by continuous succession; consecutive.
noun
4.
something that follows in order or as a result.
adjective
1.
following in order or succession
2.
following as a result; consequent
noun
3.
something that follows; consequence
4.
(logic) a formal representation of an argument. The inference of A from A & B is written A & B ̃⊢ A. The sequent ̃⊢ A represents the derivation of A from no assumptions and thus indicates that A is a theorem
company
A computer manufacturer.
Quarterly sales $109M, profits $7M (Aug 1994).
Sequent computers was acquired by IBM in 1999.
[History?]
(2003-10-21)
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