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ran·dom·ize
(răn′də-mīz′)tr.v. ran·dom·ized, ran·dom·iz·ing, ran·dom·iz·es
To make random in arrangement, especially in order to control the variables in an experiment.
ran′dom·i·za′tion (-də-mĭ-zā′shən) n.
ran′dom·iz′er n.
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randomize
(ˈrændəˌmaɪz) orrandomise
vb
(Statistics) (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
ˌrandomiˈzation, ˌrandomiˈsation n
ˈrandomˌizer, ˈrandomˌiser n
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ran•dom•ize
(ˈræn dəˌmaɪz)v.t. -ized, -iz•ing.
to arrange, select, or distribute in a random manner.
[1925–30]
ran`dom•i•za′tion, n.
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randomize
Past participle: randomized
Gerund: randomizing
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Verb | 1. | randomize - arrange in random order; "Randomize the order of the numbers" disarrange - disturb the arrangement of; "disarrange the papers" |
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