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/ˈræn.dəm.li/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In a manner that lacks a definite plan, pattern, or prearrangement.
"The books were scattered randomly across the floor." - 2
By chance; without conscious choice or specific targeting.
"She opened the dictionary randomly and pointed to a word."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the noun 'random', which traces back to the Old French word 'randon', meaning impetuosity, force, or running at great speed, ultimately stemming from the Germanic root for running. Over centuries, the meaning shifted from 'at high speed' to 'at will', and finally in the 16th century to 'without definite aim, direction, or method'.
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au hasard
Transliteration: oh ah-zar
"Les questions ont été choisies au hasard."
zufällig
Transliteration: tsu-fɛl-ɪç
"Die Nummern wurden zufällig ausgewählt."
casualmente
Transliteration: ka-zwal-men-te
"I vincitori sono stati estratti casualmente."
aleatoriamente
Transliteration: a-le-a-to-ria-men-te
"Los participantes fueron seleccionados aleatoriamente."
aleatoriamente
Transliteration: a-le-a-to-ria-men-te
"O computador escolheu os números aleatoriamente."
अव्यस्थित रूप से
Transliteration: avyavasthit roop se
"सामान कमरे में अव्यस्थित रूप से बिखरा हुआ था।"
随机地
Transliteration: suí jī de
"这些样本是随机地挑选出来的。"
무작위로
Transliteration: mu-jak-wi-ro
"당첨자는 무작위로 선정되었습니다."
無作為に
Transliteration: mu-saku-ni
"参加者は無作為にグループ分けされました。"
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