Randomize: meaning, definitions and examples

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randomize

 

[ ˈrændəmˌaɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to make random

To randomize means to change the order or arrangement of items in a way that is unpredictable. This process is commonly used in statistics and computer science to ensure fairness and eliminate bias. For example, randomizing a set of data can help obtain a sample that accurately reflects a larger population. This term is particularly important in experiments where variations are needed to verify results.

Synonyms

alter, mix, shuffle, vary

Examples of usage

  • Please randomize the list of participants for the experiment.
  • The software allows users to randomize the music playlist.
  • They decided to randomize the questions in the quiz.

Translations

Translations of the word "randomize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 randomizar

🇮🇳 यादृच्छिक बनाना

🇩🇪 zufällig machen

🇮🇩 acak

🇺🇦 рандомізувати

🇵🇱 losować

🇯🇵 ランダマイズする

🇫🇷 aléatoiriser

🇪🇸 aleatorizar

🇹🇷 rastgele yapmak

🇰🇷 무작위로 만들다

🇸🇦 عشوائي

🇨🇿 náhodně

🇸🇰 náhodne

🇨🇳 随机化

🇸🇮 naključno

🇮🇸 tilviljunum

🇰🇿 кездейсоқ ету

🇬🇪 შემთხვევითი

🇦🇿 təsadüfi etmək

🇲🇽 aleatorizar

Word origin

The term 'randomize' derives from the word 'random,' which originated from the Middle French 'randonnée,' meaning 'a course, a gallop,' and later evolved to signify something that lacks a definite plan or order. It entered the English lexicon around the late 19th century as 'having no specific pattern or arrangement.' The addition of the suffix '-ize' is a way to form verbs that denote a process or result of making something particular. As statistical and computational fields expanded in the 20th century, the term 'randomize' became integral, particularly in discussion surrounding algorithms, experiments, and gaming, where randomness plays a crucial role in ensuring variability and fairness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,283, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.