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randomly
This term describes actions performed without a conscious plan or a systematic arrangement. It often carries a connotation of unpredictability or chance, suggesting that the outcome is not predetermined by any specific logic or intent.
In scientific and statistical contexts, the word takes on a more technical meaning. Here, it refers to a rigorous method of selection designed to eliminate bias, ensuring that every member of a population has an equal probability of being chosen. This creates a sharp contrast between the casual sense of "haphazardly" and the professional sense of "unbiased sampling."
Meanings
Examples
The computer generates a password randomly to ensure security.
I just randomly decided to stop at this cafe on my way home.
The teacher randomly called on students to answer the question.
The software assigns tasks randomly among the available servers.
He started humming a song randomly during the meeting.
The names were drawn randomly from a hat for the prize.
I wonder if these stars are just randomly scattered across the sky.