random number

Meaning

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see random, number.
2. A number allotted randomly using suitable generator (electronic machine or as simple "generator" as die).
3. A number selected based on a uniform distribution, typically using a suitable generator (for example, rolling a die).
4. A pseudorandom number.

Synonyms

random variable

Translations

Zufallszahl

nombre aléatoire

número aleatório

número aleatorio

nombre aleatori

rastgele sayı

Zufallszahlen

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɹæn.dəm ˈnʌm.bɚ/

Sentences

For the generation of uniform random variates , see Random number generation .