randomize
verb
ran·dom·ize
ˈran-də-ˌmīz 
randomized; randomizing
: to select, assign, or arrange in a random way
randomizer
noun
Examples of randomize in a Sentence
The numbers have been randomized.
A randomized study of patients treated with the drug showed it to be effective.
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There are a lot of new layers to the Zombies mode this time around with elaborate boss fights, randomized, time sensitive power-ups, upgradable items, and multiple ways to explore.
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Cade Onder, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
Participants were randomized to take either a placebo or chance piedra for four weeks.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
They were then randomized into one of four conditions and presented with a discarding task.
—New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2024
Patients were randomized to either receive just conventional therapy, which is radiation directed at the tumor followed by chemotherapy, or a short course of additional chemotherapy before the standard radiation and chemotherapy.
—Victoria Forster, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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Cade Onder, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
Participants were randomized to take either a placebo or chance piedra for four weeks.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
They were then randomized into one of four conditions and presented with a discarding task.
—New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2024
Patients were randomized to either receive just conventional therapy, which is radiation directed at the tumor followed by chemotherapy, or a short course of additional chemotherapy before the standard radiation and chemotherapy.
—Victoria Forster, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Randomize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/randomize. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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randomize
verb
ran·dom·ize
ˈran-də-ˌmīz
randomized; randomizing
: to make random
shuffling randomizes playing cards
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