Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

randomize

verb
/ˈrandəˌmīz/
Definition
To make something random or to arrange in a random order.
Examples
  • The researchers decided to randomize the participants to avoid bias.
  • In programming, you can randomize the order of the elements in an array.
  • To ensure fair results, it’s important to randomize the sample in your study.
Meaning
The act of making items or selections without any particular plan or pattern, often used in the context of experiments or selections to ensure variability.
Synonyms
  • shuffle
  • mix
  • variate
  • distribute randomly