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randomness
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>
— ran·dom·ly adverb
— ran·dom·ness noun
synonyms 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>.
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