randomize

[ ran-duh-mahyz ]

verb (used with object),ran·dom·ized, ran·dom·iz·ing.
  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.

Origin of randomize

1
First recorded in 1925–30; random + -ize
  • Also especially British, ran·dom·ise .

Other words from randomize

  • ran·dom·i·za·tion [ran-duh-mahy-zey-shuhn], /ˌræn də maɪˈzeɪ ʃən/, noun
  • ran·dom·iz·er, noun

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How to use randomize in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for randomize

randomize

randomise

/ (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

Derived forms of randomize

  • randomization or randomisation, noun
  • randomizer or randomiser, noun

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