random

adjective B2

Meaning

The term "random" describes something that occurs without a specific pattern, order, or purpose, often implying unpredictability.
💡 A common mistake is using "random" to imply "unusual" or "strange," when it actually refers to lack of predictability.

Example Sentences

I met a random person at the coffee shop today .
Is it normal to get random questions in this test ?
The data was selected through a random sampling method for accuracy .

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