(mathematics) Any algorithm that uses randomness as part of its logic.

plural of randomized algorithm

(mathematics) An object taking a random walk

(mathematics) A stochastic path consisting of a series of sequential movements, the direction (and sometime length) of which is chosen at random

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see random, number. / A number allotted randomly using suitable generator (electronic machine or as simple "generator" as die).

Capable of being accessed in any order, not required to be sequential.

Alternative form of nonrandom

(mathematics, computing) A function whose value is chosen at random from its domain / (mathematics) A function chosen at random from a set of functions

(statistics, broadly) A quantity whose value is random and to which a probability distribution is assigned, such as the possible outcome of a roll of a dice.

A number or vector used to initialize a pseudorandom number generator.