Randomness

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈrændÉ™mnÉ™s/

Origin

random + -ness

Full definition of randomness

Noun

1. The property of all possible outcomes being equally likely.
2. (mathematics) A type of circumstance or event that is described by a probability distribution.
3. A measure of the lack of purpose, logic, or objectivity of an event.There was no randomness in the teacher's selection of the class representative.

Derived terms

• algorithmic randomness
• statistical randomness

Related terms

• random
• at random