Random

/ˈrændəm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Any process or action that is governed by chance.

The outcome of the game is purely a matter of random.

adjective

Made, done, occurring, or chosen without method or conscious decision.

He picked a random number from the hat during the draw.

Lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern.

They took a random route through the city, exploring as they went.

Statistics: having outcomes that follow a probability distribution.

The selection of participants for the study was entirely random to ensure unbiased results.

Late Middle English, from Old French 'randome', meaning 'chance' or 'fate'.

random act of kindness

An action taken for no particular reason, but to benefit someone.

random selection

Choosing from a group without any specific criteria.

on a random note

To bring up a topic that seems unrelated or unexpected.

randomness

The quality or state of being random.

randomize

To arrange or select in a random manner.

Unexpected or out of the blue.

That party last night was so random!

Not part of the norm or usual.

Her outfit was totally random, but I loved it!