randomize

American  

[ran-duh-mahyz] / ˈræn dəˌmaɪz /

especially British, randomise

verb (used with object)

randomized, randomizing

1. to order or select in a random manner, as in a sample or experiment, especially in order to reduce bias and interference caused by irrelevant variables; make random.

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randomize British  

/ ˈrændəˌmaɪz /

verb

1. (tr) to set up (a selection process, sample, etc) in a deliberately random way in order to enhance the statistical validity of any results obtained

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Other Word Forms

• randomization noun
• randomizer noun

Etymology

Origin of randomize

First recorded in 1925–30; random + -ize

Example Sentences

However, Milton emphasized that changes to global infection-control guidelines require strong evidence from randomized clinical trials like this one.

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The analysis was led by researchers at the University of Lancashire and drew on data from 73 randomized controlled trials involving nearly 5,000 adults diagnosed with depression.

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In a randomized trial, participants are assigned to treatment groups by chance.

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Women who chose not to be randomized were able to join an observational group and select their preferred screening strategy.

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The study used a randomized crossover design and included 31 women with overweight or obesity.

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