Random ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Random ( adjective )

1. Having no specific pattern, purpose, or objective.
2. Determined by chance or by a random process.
3. Not following a set or predictable sequence.

Origin:

From the old french randon, meaning free will or wandering, or the middle english randoun, meaning a group of people chosen by chance.

Examples:

1. The random selection of the jury was done by computer.
2. The random numbers generated by the computer are used for encryption.
3. The random walk of the stock prices is hard to predict.
4. The random sample of the population was used for the survey.
5. The random mutation in the gene causes the disease.

(As a noun)

Random ( noun )

1. Having no specific pattern, purpose, or objective.
2. Determined by chance or by a random process.
3. Not following a set or predictable sequence.

Origin:

From the old french randon, meaning free will or wandering, or the middle english randoun, meaning a group of people chosen by chance.

Examples:

1. The random selection of the jury was done by computer.
2. The random numbers generated by the computer are used for encryption.
3. The random walk of the stock prices is hard to predict.
4. The random sample of the population was used for the survey.
5. The random mutation in the gene causes the disease.