modify randomly

[ˈmɒdɪfaɪ ˈrændəmli]
verb phrase
modificar aleatoriamente
1. to change or alter something in a way that is unpredictable or without a predetermined pattern or purpose
The algorithm will modify randomly the parameters to find the optimal solution.
O algoritmo modificará aleatoriamente os parâmetros para encontrar a solução ótima.
2. to make alterations to something by selecting changes without following a specific order or logic
If you modify randomly the settings, you may affect system performance.
Se você modificar aleatoriamente as configurações, pode afetar o desempenho do sistema.
3. in computing, to change data or code values in a non-deterministic or stochastic manner
The mutation operator will modify randomly the genetic code.
O operador de mutação modificará aleatoriamente o código genético.
This is primarily technical terminology used in computing, software development, mathematics, and scientific research in both Brazilian Portuguese and American English contexts. It is less commonly used in everyday casual speech and is predominantly found in academic, programming, and engineering discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
alter randomlychange haphazardlyadjust randomlyvary unpredictablymutate randomly
Antonyms / Antônimos
modify systematicallychange deliberatelyalter preciselymodify intentionally

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
modificar aleatoriamente
Standard term used in technical and scientific contexts
São Paulo
modificar ao acaso
Alternative phrase commonly used in tech industry
Rio de Janeiro
alterar aleatoriamente
Variation with alterar instead of modificar
Portugal
modificar aleatoriamente
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in computing and science

Related Words

randomizerandomizationstochastic modificationmutationperturbationrandom variation

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw in random changes
mix things up randomly
shuffle the modifications
tinker around randomly
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