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1. ran.dom \'ran-d*m\ n [ME, impetuosity, fr. MF randon, fr. OF, fr. randir
to run, of Gmc]origin; akin to OHG rinnan to run - more at RUN : a
haphazard course : without definite aim, direction, rule, or method - at
random
2. random aj 1: lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern 2: being a
member of, consisting of, or relating to a set of elements that have a
definite probability of occurring with a specific frequency {~ variable};
specif : being or relating to a member of a set whose members have an equal
probability of occurring {table of ~ numbers}termined by accident rather
than design. RANDOM stresses lack of definite aim, fixed goal, or regular
procedure; HAPHAZARD applies to what is done without regard for regularity
or fitness or ultimate consequence; CASUAL suggests working or acting
without deliberation, intention, or purpose; DESULTORY implies a jumping or
skipping from one thing to another ungoverned by method or system -
ran.dom.ly av SYN syn RANDOM, HAPHAZARD, CASUAL, DESULTORY mean de
3. random av : in a random manner