nonrandom

adjective

Definition of nonrandomnext
as in systematic

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Recent Examples of nonrandom Randomized algorithms can efficiently solve many problems, but researchers still prefer nonrandom approaches. — Ben Brubaker, Wired News, 12 Oct. 2025 Problem after problem turned out to be far easier to solve with randomness than with nonrandom, or deterministic, algorithms. — Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 3 Apr. 2023 In 21 states, the survey is based on roughly 1,000 interviews conducted online and by phone of respondents drawn from a random sample, as well as roughly 3,000 interviews conducted online of a nonrandom or nonprobability sample. — Brian McGill, WSJ, 9 Nov. 2022 Moderna’s clinical trial included a relatively small, nonrandom group of people who received only a single dose. — Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 14 Jan. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonrandom
  1. systematic
  2. orderly
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  • United Nations commissions have formally concluded that Russian military actions amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity — murder, forced displacement and systematic persecution.
    — Tom Jurkowsky, Baltimore Sun, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The Central Elections Committee officially dismissed claims of widespread fraud as baseless and said there is no evidentiary basis for alleging a systematic compromise of the vote.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of systematic
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  • The mayor said the vote lacked sufficient prior discussion and pledged to work with council members on an orderly timeline.
    — Chase Jordan October 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Farrell said the key indicators to watch were how quickly Binance resumes withdrawals and whether outflows remain orderly.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of orderly

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“Nonrandom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonrandom. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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