randomize
verb
ran·dom·ize
ˈran-də-ˌmīz 
randomized; randomizing
: to select, assign, or arrange in a random way
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.
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All contained collectible paper ephemera, some randomized.
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Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 7 July 2025
The patients in the new study were randomized to two groups.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
Half were randomized to an exercise class of 40 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise and 10 minutes of stretching three times a week for 12-weeks.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
In the study, which was led by Leah Marcotte a physician at the University of Washington, the research team randomized over 800 women mammography into one of two groups:
An opt out group – who were automatically referred for mammography.
—Peter Ubel, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 7 July 2025
The patients in the new study were randomized to two groups.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
Half were randomized to an exercise class of 40 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise and 10 minutes of stretching three times a week for 12-weeks.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
In the study, which was led by Leah Marcotte a physician at the University of Washington, the research team randomized over 800 women mammography into one of two groups:
An opt out group – who were automatically referred for mammography.
—Peter Ubel, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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“Randomize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/randomize. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.
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randomize
verb
ran·dom·ize
ˈran-də-ˌmīz
randomized; randomizing
: to make random
shuffling randomizes playing cards
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