randomize


ran·dom·ize

verb \ˈran-də-ˌmīz\
ran·dom·izedran·dom·iz·ing

Definition of RANDOMIZE

transitive verb
: to select, assign, or arrange in a random way
ran·dom·i·za·tion \ˌran-də-mə-ˈzā-shən\ noun
ran·dom·iz·er noun

Examples of RANDOMIZE

  1. The numbers have been randomized.
  2. A randomized study of patients treated with the drug showed it to be effective.

First Known Use of RANDOMIZE

1926

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