pseudorandom
[/ˌsuːdoʊˈrændəm/ or /ˌsjuːdoʊˈrændəm/]
adjective
pseudoaleatório
1. appearing to be random but generated by a deterministic algorithm, not truly random
The pseudorandom number generator produces sequences that appear random but are actually predictable if you know the seed value.
O gerador de números pseudoaleatórios produz sequências que parecem aleatórias, mas são na verdade previsíveis se você conhecer o valor da semente.
2. in computing and cryptography, describing algorithms or processes that simulate randomness through mathematical formulas
Pseudorandom sequences are widely used in computer simulations and encryption protocols.
Sequências pseudoaleatórias são amplamente utilizadas em simulações de computador e protocolos de criptografia.
This is a highly technical term primarily used in computing, mathematics, cryptography, and software development. It is understood the same way in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking technical communities. The term reflects the global nature of computer science terminology.
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