stochastic

adjective

sto·​chas·​tic stə-ˈka-stik How to pronounce stochastic (audio) stō- How to pronounce stochastic (audio)
1
: random
specifically : involving a random variable
a stochastic process
2
: involving chance or probability : probabilistic
a stochastic model of radiation-induced mutation
stochastically adverb

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And now the reason this stochastic formulation makes sense is that things happen by chance sometimes. quantamagazine.org, 15 Oct. 2024 The uptrend line would be a natural place for the stock to stabilize, noting the stochastic oscillator is deep in oversold territory. Katie Stockton, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024 Clarke said stochastic terrorism, however, is complex, because those who peddle conspiracy theories and incendiary narratives often deny any relation to violence that may follow. Odette Yousef, NPR, 17 Sep. 2024 Headwind for months The monthly chart shows that long-term overbought conditions are in place for AAPL per the stochastic oscillator. Katie Stockton, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stochastic 

Word History

Etymology

Greek stochastikos skillful in aiming, from stochazesthai to aim at, guess at, from stochos target, aim, guess — more at sting

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of stochastic was in 1934

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“Stochastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stochastic. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

stochastic

adjective
sto·​chas·​tic stə-ˈkas-tik How to pronounce stochastic (audio) stō- How to pronounce stochastic (audio)
1
: involving a random variable
a stochastic process
2
: involving chance or probability
a stochastic model of radiation-induced mutation
stochastically adverb

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