In mathematics, the term normal sequence has multiple meanings, depending on the area of specialty. In general, it is a sequence with "nice" properties.
- In set theory, a normal sequence is one that is continuous and strictly increasing.
- In probability theory, normal sequence may be used synonymously with normal number.
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