pseudo-random
[/ˈsuːdoʊ ˈrændəm/]
adjective
pseudoaleatório
1. appearing to be random or unpredictable but actually generated by a deterministic algorithm
The encryption uses a pseudo-random number generator to create seemingly random values.
A criptografia usa um gerador de números pseudoaleatórios para criar valores aparentemente aleatórios.
2. in computing, describing a sequence or process that mimics randomness through mathematical algorithms rather than true randomness
The game uses a pseudo-random algorithm to determine enemy positions.
O jogo usa um algoritmo pseudoaleatório para determinar as posições dos inimigos.
This is a technical term primarily used in computer science, cryptography, and mathematics. It's employed equally in both Brazilian and American English-speaking technical communities without significant regional variation. The term reflects the importance of understanding the difference between apparent and true randomness in digital security and computational applications.
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