randomize
[ ran-duh-mahyz ]
verb (used with object),ran·dom·ized, ran·dom·iz·ing.
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- 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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British Dictionary definitions for randomize
randomize
randomise
/ (ˈrændəˌmaɪz) /
verb
(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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