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stochastic

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Main Entry:
sto·chas·tic 
          Listen to the pronunciation of stochastic
Pronunciation:
\stə-ˈkas-tik, stō-\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Greek stochastikos skillful in aiming, from stochazesthai to aim at, guess at, from stochos target, aim, guess — more at sting
Date:
1934
1: random ; specifically : involving a random variable <a stochastic process>2: involving chance or probability : probabilistic <a stochastic model of radiation-induced mutation>
sto·chas·ti·cal·ly 
          Listen to the pronunciation of stochastically \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb


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