random


Definition: Meaning of, random in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈrandəm /

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  1. happening or chosen without any definite plan, aim, or pattern
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  2. at random without any definite plan, aim, or pattern
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random used in phrases

  • at random (adverb)
    1. in a random manner
  • random access memory (noun)
    1. RAM
  • random memory (noun)
    1. the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on; an integrated circuit memory chip allows information to be stored or accessed in any order and all storage locations are equally accessible
  • random number generator (noun)
    1. a routine designed to yield a random number
  • random sample (noun)
    1. statistics a sample in which every element in the population has an equal chance of being selected
    2. statistics a sample grabbed at random
  • random sampling (noun)
    1. the selection of a random sample; each element of the population has an equal chance of been selected
  • random variable (noun)
    1. a variable quantity that is random
  • random walk (noun)
    1. as magnitude or direction a stochastic process consisting of a sequence of changes each of whose characteristics is determined by chance
  • random-access memory (noun)
    1. the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on; an integrated circuit memory chip allows information to be stored or accessed in any order and all storage locations are equally accessible
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