random number
ˈrændəm ˈnʌmbər
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Definition of random number - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
probabilityTECH.number generated without a specific patternTECH.
  • The computer generated a random number for the test.
2.
computingTECH.pseudorandom number generated by an algorithmTECH.
  • The software uses a pseudorandom number for encryption.
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Expressions with random number

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random number generatorn.
device or algorithm producing unpredictable numbers
The computer uses a random number generator for encryption.

Expressions with random

random acts of kindnessn.
unexpected kind actions towards strangers or acquaintances
Random acts of kindness can brighten someone's day.
at randomadv.
without a definite plan, purpose, or pattern
The numbers were selected at random from a list..
in random orderadj.
arranged without any set pattern or sequence
The questions are in random order on the test.
random picturesn.
images selected without a specific pattern or reason
She showed me random pictures from her trip.
random thoughtsn.
unplanned or spontaneous ideas
She often jots down her random thoughts in a notebook.
random noisen.
patternless background sounds or information that seem meaningless or unimportant
The hallway was filled with random noise from passing students.

Expressions with number

lucky numbern.
personally significant number believed to bring luck
Her lucky number is 23 because she was born on the 23rd.
number gamesn.
activities involving numbers for fun or learning
The teacher used number games to make math fun for the students.
magic numbern.
number believed to have mystical powers
Many cultures consider seven as a magic number..
opposite numbern.
thing with the same function as another
The new software is the opposite number to our current system.
call someone's numberv.
contact someone by phone
I need to call her number to confirm the meeting time.
have someone's numberv.
possess someone's phone number or contact information
I have her number if you need it.
get someone's numberv.
obtain someone's phone number for contact
He asked to get her number after the party.
good number ofdet.
indicates a considerable quantity of something
There were a good number of people at the event.
quite a numbern.
large quantity of something
There were quite a number of people at the event.
round numbern.
approximate number often ending in zeroes
He gave a round number of 5000 as the estimate.

Terms related to random number

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numeralnumericallynumerousrandomizationrandomizealgorithmarbitrarychancedigitgeneratepatternsequence

Terms with random number included in their meaning

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first momentn.
mathematics
sum of random variable values divided by number of values
randn.
technology
random number in programming
RNGacr.
acr: random number generator
tool to create random numbers for games
seedern.
technology
process that initializes random number generation

Examples of random number in a sentence

  • The algorithm uses a random number to start.
  • The algorithm generates a random number for simulations.
  • Each transaction ID is linked to a random number.

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  1. French:nombre aléatoire, nombre pseudo-aléatoire, ...
  2. German:Zufallszahl, ...
  3. Italian:numero casuale, numero pseudocasuale, ...
  4. Spanish:número aleatorio, número pseudoaleatorio, ...
  5. Portuguese:número aleatório, número randômico, ...
  6. Chinese:随机数, 伪随机数, ...
  7. Japanese:乱数, 疑似乱数, ...
  8. Arabic:رقم عشوائي, عَدَد عَشوائِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִסְפָּר אַקְרָאִי, מִסְפָּר פְּסֵאוּדוֹ-אַקְרָאִי, ...
  10. Russian:случайное число, псевдослучайное число, ...
  11. Ukrainian:випадкове число, псевдовипадкове число, ...
  12. Hindi:यादृच्छिक संख्या, छद्म-यादृच्छिक संख्या, ...
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