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random

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noun

ran·​dom ˈran-dəm How to pronounce random (audio)
: a haphazard course

random

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adjective

1
a
: lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern
b
: made, done, or chosen at random
read random passages from the book
2
a
: relating to, having, or being elements or events with definite probability of occurrence
random processes
b
: being or relating to a set or to an element of a set each of whose elements has equal probability of occurrence
a random sample
also : characterized by procedures designed to obtain such sets or elements
random sampling
randomly adverb

random

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adverb

: in a random manner
Phrases
at random
: without definite aim, direction, rule, or method
subjects chosen at random

Synonyms

Adjective

Choose the Right Synonym for random

random, haphazard, casual mean determined by accident rather than design.

random stresses lack of definite aim, fixed goal, or regular procedure.

a random selection of books

haphazard applies to what is done without regard for regularity or fitness or ultimate consequence.

a haphazard collection of rocks

casual suggests working or acting without deliberation, intention, or purpose.

a casual collector

Example Sentences

Adjective a random sequence of letters A random sample of doctors from around the country were selected for the study. We tasted the wines in random order and then rated each. a random collection of buttons She collects random photographs that she finds in antique shops. Pick a random word on the page. The computer program generates a list of random numbers. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Your cryptography is thus only as strong as the random that supports it. Denis Mandich, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2021 Each kentuki has two users: the keeper, who owns the toy, and the dweller, a volunteer assigned at random who controls it remotely, via software interface, from elsewhere in the world. J. Robert Lennon, New York Times, 5 May 2020 The village of Blackhall Colliery in County Durham became a global spectacle when large sums of money began appearing at random near the main street in 2014. Fox News, 15 Jan. 2020 Tilleson said the city and police expects to conduct up to four random directed patrol missions in East Tosa in the coming year. Karen Pilarski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 Nov. 2019 Oregon State is also launching a four-week effort to collect samples at random from nearly 1,000 residents in Corvallis. oregonlive, 18 Apr. 2020 This is typically slow because the electron has to hop from site to site in a kind of random, drift-like fashion. Chris Lee, Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2020 What her doctor said next surprised her: Amanda had likely entered perimenopause, the five to 10 years leading up to menopause when hormones start to go haywire, spiking and dipping seemingly at random. Meryl Davids Landau, Woman's Day, 27 Jan. 2020 Even worse, the buggers appear at random from a draw bag as your exploration of the ship makes more of a ruckus. Dan Thurot, Ars Technica, 18 Jan. 2020
Adjective
Trial testimony indicated the shootings were a plan for Muhammad to regain custody of his children by killing his ex-wife and making her death appear to be a result of random violence. Denise Lavoie And Matthew Barakat, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2022 Trial testimony indicated the shootings were a plan for Muhammad to regain custody of his children by killing his ex-wife and making her death appear to be a result of random violence. Stephanie Pagones, Fox News, 16 Sep. 2022 Both also have a not-so-secret menu, with In-N-Out getting the most credit for its animal-style fries and burgers, and other random concoctions. Brandon Mercer, Chron, 16 Sep. 2022 Also new this year: Metal detectors inside schools in a random selection of schools and classrooms for the wanding by school district personnel. Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022 Each digipack features a CD displayed in special full-color sleeve of the individual member, plus a random photocard. Rs Editors, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2022 Trial testimony indicated the shootings were a plan for Muhammad to regain custody of his children by killing his ex-wife and making her death appear to be a result of random violence. Denise Lavoie And Matthew Barakat, ajc, 15 Sep. 2022 Some of the disruptions to daily life or random and, respectfully, a little funny, while others call into question how much of a national priority a funeral should be. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2022 Campbell is the award-winning executive chef of Luke’s Kitchen + Bar in Maitland, but also a Bithlo native with a penchant for old cars and junk food — much of the latter found on extended road trips in random shops just like this one. Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022
Adverb
There’s one really random one called Mindicine that a postpartum therapist recommended. Collier Meyerson, WIRED, 16 Aug. 2019 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, succession, surge, from Anglo-French randun, from Old French randir to run, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German rinnan to run — more at run

First Known Use

Noun

1561, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1619, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adverb

1618, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of random was in 1561

Phrases Containing random

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