randomization

American  

[ran-duh-mahy-zey-shuhn] / ˌræn də maɪˈzeɪ ʃən /

especially British, randomisation

noun

1. the act or process of ordering or selecting people, things, or places in a random way, as in a sample or experiment, especially in order to reduce bias and interference by irrelevant variables.

   Randomization was achieved by using a computer-generated number to assign each participant to a group.

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Etymology

Origin of randomization

randomiz(e) ( def. ) + -ation ( def. )

Example Sentences

The researchers were able to demonstrate a direct link between high BMI and dementia by using a Mendelian randomization study design, which closely resembles a randomized controlled trial.

From Science Daily • Jan. 26, 2026

There are a few problems here—first, Mendelian randomization analysis.

From Slate • May 19, 2025

“The waiting room and randomization process will be handled by the provider and ensures that our servers will not be affected by the high volume of traffic,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2025

There’s a method in genetics called Mendelian randomization that mimics a randomized controlled trial, so we can test for causal and not correlative associations between different foods and different diseases.

From Scientific American • Aug. 1, 2023

More evidence comes from Mendelian randomization studies, which compare the health of people who carry different gene variants to tease out cause and effect.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 8, 2023