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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  • The experience of Operation ‘Vivaldi’ has demonstrated that the systematic replacement of human personnel with robots is changing the paradigm of modern warfare.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Despite these limitations, the study indeed offers a more systematic route for exploring complex alloys and designing new quantum materials.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of systematic
Adjective
  • More frequent measurements and resets instead pushed it toward an orderly, controllable state.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
  • As the economy faltered, an orderly, healthy home could be sold as a form of salvation, with prosperity seemingly within reach.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of orderly

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“Nonrandom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonrandom. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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