Random | Mean of random in English Dictionary

/ˈrændəm/

• chosen, done, etc., without a particular plan or pattern
1. a random sequence of letters
2. A random sample/sampling/selection of doctors from around the country were selected for the study.
3. We tasted the wines in random order and then rated each.
4. a random collection of buttons
5. random drug testing
6. She collects random photographs that she finds in antique shops.
7. Pick a random word on the page.
8. The computer program generates a list of random numbers.
• in a way that does not follow a particular plan or pattern
1. Our names were chosen/selected/picked at random from the list.
2. People drifted in and out of the gallery at random all evening.