randomize

verb

ran·​dom·​ize ˈran-də-ˌmīz 

randomized; randomizing

transitive verb

: to select, assign, or arrange in a random way

randomization

ˌran-də-mə-ˈzā-shən 

noun

randomizer noun

Examples of randomize in a Sentence

The numbers have been randomized.

A randomized study of patients treated with the drug showed it to be effective.

Recent Examples on the Web

The late-stage study enrolled 1,137 patients who were randomized to receive either the vaccine-drug combo or Keytruda alone for about a year. — Aria Bendix, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2026

Volunteers were randomized to receive ​up to nine doses ​of Keytruda plus ⁠the personalized vaccine or Keytruda alone for about one year. — CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

Researchers like Kloner and Jehle emphasize that without prospective studies – ideally randomized trials – these findings need to be read with caution. — Will Stone, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026

Bruno says the findings highlight the need for prospective clinical trials, meaning women would be randomized to receive either hormone therapy or a placebo, and then followed over time to see how outcomes differ. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for randomize

• advertise
• aggrandize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize
• butterflies

Kids Definition

randomize

verb

ran·​dom·​ize ˈran-də-ˌmīz 

randomized; randomizing

: to make random

shuffling randomizes playing cards