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random conduct

[/ˈrændəm ˈkɒndʌkt/]
nounpl: random conducts
conduta aleatória
1. Behavior or actions that are unpredictable, without clear purpose, pattern, or deliberate intention
The random conduct of the crowd made it difficult for security to predict movements.
A conduta aleatória da multidão dificultou a previsão de movimentos pela segurança.
2. In statistics and research, behavior or sampling that occurs without a predetermined system or bias
The random conduct of the survey ensured unbiased results.
A conduta aleatória da pesquisa garantiu resultados imparciais.
NYC Slang
acting crazy/wild, doing whatever
Synonyms
erratic behaviorunpredictable behaviorhaphazard conductarbitrary conductchaotic behavior
Antonyms
deliberate conductpurposeful behaviorsystematic behaviorplanned conductpredictable behavior

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conduta aleatória
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
comportamento aleatório
Alternative expression using 'comportamento' instead of 'conduta'
Portugal
conduta aleatória
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

all over the place
all bets are off
flying by the seat of one's pants
sem pé nem cabeça (Portuguese: without rhyme or reason)
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