Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
A series is the sum of the terms in a sequence. It represents the total value obtained by adding up all the terms in a sequence.
Related terms
Convergent Series: A convergent series is a series that has a finite sum or approaches a specific value as more terms are added.
Divergent Series: A divergent series is a series that does not have a finite sum and keeps increasing or decreasing without approaching any specific value.