Definition of «chain»

Usage examples

1. Supply chain: The network of organizations, resources, activities, and technologies involved in the production, distribution, and consumption of goods or services.
2. Chain reaction: A series of events where one event triggers another, leading to a cumulative effect.
3. Chain of command: The hierarchical structure within an organization, outlining the flow of authority and responsibility from top management to lower-level employees.
4. Food chain: The sequence of organisms in an ecosystem, where each organism is a source of food for the next organism in the chain.
5. Chain store: A group of retail stores that share a brand and centralized management, purchasing, and marketing systems.
6. Chain of evidence: The documented trail that establishes the custody, control, and analysis of physical or digital evidence in a legal case.
7. Chain link fence: A type of fence made from interconnected metal links, often used for security or containment purposes.
8. Value chain: The series of activities a company undertakes to create and deliver a product or service, from raw material acquisition to customer satisfaction.
9. Chain mail: A type of armor made from small metal rings linked together, historically worn by soldiers for protection.
10. Blockchain: A technology that enables secure, transparent, and decentralized digital transactions by maintaining a chain of linked and verified records.