randomize

especially British, ran·dom·ise

[ran-duh-mahyz]

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.

randomize

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• randomizer noun
• randomization noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of randomize¹

First recorded in 1925–30; random + -ize

Example Sentences

However, Bickart, Diaz-Arrastia and the Stanford researchers all emphasized the need for larger, randomized controlled trials demonstrating a strong therapeutic benefit and safety profile prior to the treatment being used in America.

From Los Angeles Times

After a randomized selection process, successful applicants will be given a date and time to purchase tickets beginning Oct.

From Los Angeles Times

At 6 p.m. everyone in the wait list would have been placed in randomized order and queued up to apply for a voucher.

From Los Angeles Times

The testing that Kennedy and Prasad advocate are randomized control trials.

From Los Angeles Times

Treatments for people with muscle dysmorphia will vary based on the individual and provider, in part because there have been no randomized control trials to test which therapies work best.

From Salon