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miniseries

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min⋅i⋅se⋅ries

[min-ee-seer-eez]
–noun, plural -ries.
1. a short series of events or presentations.
2. Television. a program or film broadcast in parts, as the dramatization of a literary work: The novel was made into a four-part miniseries.

Origin:
1970–75; mini- + series
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min·i·se·ries   (mĭn'ē-sîr'ēz)   
n.   pl. miniseries
  1. A televised dramatic production, as of a novel or film, shown in a number of episodes.

  2. Sports A short series of performances or athletic contests.

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