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    random
    /ˈrandəm/

    adjective

    • 1. made, done, or happening without method or conscious decision: "apparently random violence"
    • 2. unfamiliar or unspecified: informal, derogatory "are you going to take some random guy on Twitter's word?"

    noun

    • 1. an unknown, unspecified, or odd person: informal "I just sat down by myself and talked to some randoms"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRANDOM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Random means happening, done, or chosen by chance rather than according to a plan. Learn more about the adjective and noun forms, synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples of random in English.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › randomRandom Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of random as an adjective, noun, and adverb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Random means lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern, or having equal probability of occurrence.

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    Random means lacking any definite plan or prearranged order; haphazard. It can also refer to a statistical method or a slang term. Learn more about the word history, idioms, and related words of random.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRANDOM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Random means happening, done, or chosen by chance rather than according to a plan or pattern. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage in different contexts with Cambridge Dictionary.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRANDOM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of random as an adjective, noun, and adverb, and see how it is used in different contexts. Find synonyms, pronunciation, and related words for random.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › randomRandom - definition of random by The Free Dictionary

    Random means having no specific pattern, purpose, or objective, or occurring by chance. Learn how to use random in different contexts, such as mathematics, statistics, and idioms, with synonyms and translations.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › randomRandom - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Something that’s random is lacking in order, plan, or purpose. It happens totally by chance, like the random picking of lottery numbers or unplanned random acts of kindness.