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Definition of random - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
arbitraryselected for no particular reason
- He made a random choice from the menu.
2.
mathematicsTECH. involving outcomes equally likely to occurTECH.
- The random variable followed a normal distribution.
3.
technologyTECH. like the outcome of an unpredictable selection processTECH.
- The algorithm generates random numbers for simulations.
Expressions with random
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unexpected kind actions towards strangers or acquaintances
Random acts of kindness can brighten someone's day.
without a definite plan, purpose, or pattern
The numbers were selected at random from a list..
arranged without any set pattern or sequence
The questions are in random order on the test.
images selected without a specific pattern or reason
She showed me random pictures from her trip.
unplanned or spontaneous ideas
She often jots down her random thoughts in a notebook.
patternless background sounds or information that seem meaningless or unimportant
The hallway was filled with random noise from passing students.
selfless act to help others
She performed a random act of kindness by paying for a stranger's coffee.
unexpected meeting with someone or something
I had a random encounter with an old friend at the mall.
color chosen without specific pattern or reason
The artist picked a random color for each section of the painting.
spread of items where positions seem scattered without any clear order
The random distribution of stars made it hard to spot constellations.
process of choosing items by chance so each could be picked
Participants were assigned to groups through random selection.
unplanned difference between measured value and true value caused by chance influences
The scientist repeated the experiment to reduce the random error in her measurements.
device or algorithm producing unpredictable numbers
The computer uses a random number generator for encryption.
group chosen so each has equal chance of selection
The study used a random sample of 100 students.
method of choosing a subset where each member has equal chances
They used random sampling to select survey participants..
method of selecting a sample from a population
Researchers often use a simple random sample to gather data.
number generated without a specific pattern
The computer generated a random number for the test.
ability to retrieve data from any point without sequential processing
Random access allows quick retrieval of any file on the hard drive.
memory used to store data temporarily while working
Random access memory helps run programs smoothly.
quantity set by chance, formally a measurable map from outcomes
In class, X was defined as a random variable.
stores data temporarily for quick access
Dynamic random access memory is used in computers for fast data access.
stores image data for quick access by the GPU
Video random access memory improves graphics performance.
polymer made from different repeat units arranged in no fixed order
The engineer selected a random copolymer to improve the material's flexibility.
machine learning model combining many decision trees to give predictions
The data scientist used a random forest to improve prediction accuracy.
Origin of random
Middle English, rand (edge) + -dom (state)
Terms with random included in their meaning
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random timing
occur by chance or unexpectedly
idling
engage in random or idle activities
unknown moment
at a random or unspecified time
chance
resulting from random chance or unrelated events
random
occurring due to luck or randomness
chance
due to chance or random occurrence
random gift
surprise package randomly picked
random outcome
chance without any planning or effort
art
aimless or random drawing
organization
rearrange items or data in a random manner
organization
mixed or rearranged in a random order
leisure
do random, unplanned work or activities
random decision
decide randomly by selecting straws
surprise
container with random items for surprise selection
random disorganized
done without planning, order, or clear intention
internet emotion
random characters typed to show strong feelings online
chance
random selection process
random choice
selection made purely by chance
decision
select a person or option in a way that seems random
randomness
scattered or random in occurrence
games
be chosen by a random selection process
randomly mixed
mixed together in a random way
strategy
method involving random or haphazard actions
random
choose something at random
Examples of random in a sentence
The random selection of numbers won the lottery. The random selection ensured fairness. Random numbers were generated for the experiment. The software uses random sampling to ensure fairness. Random data points were selected for the analysis.
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- French:aléatoire, stochastique, ...
- German:willkürlich, stochastisch, ...
- Italian:casuale, stocastico, ...
- Spanish:aleatorio, ...
- Portuguese:aleatório, casual, ...
- Chinese:随机的, 无规律的, ...
- Japanese:無作為な, 無作為の, ...
- Arabic:عَشْوَائِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:אַקְרָאִי, ...
- Russian:случайный, вероятностный, ...
- Ukrainian:випадковий, рандомний, ...
- Hindi:यादृच्छिक, अनियमित, ...
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