random examples

[ˈrændəm ɪɡˈzæmpəlz]
noun phrase
exemplos aleatórios
1. a selection of instances or illustrations chosen without any particular pattern or predetermined order
The teacher provided random examples to help students understand the concept better.
A professora forneceu exemplos aleatórios para ajudar os alunos a entender melhor o conceito.
2. instances selected by chance rather than by deliberate choice
We analyzed random examples from the dataset to identify patterns.
Analisamos exemplos aleatórios do conjunto de dados para identificar padrões.
This term is commonly used in educational, scientific, and technical contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it's frequently encountered in academic papers, software documentation, and teaching materials. The phrase emphasizes the element of chance and unpredictability, making it useful for discussing sampling methods, statistical analysis, and pedagogical strategies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
arbitrary exampleshaphazard exampleschance instancesunselected samples
Antonyms / Antônimos
selected exampleschosen examplesdeliberate examplesspecific examples

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
exemplos aleatórios
Most common usage in academic and technical contexts
São Paulo
exemplos aleatórios / exemplos ao acaso
Both forms are used interchangeably in formal writing
Rio de Janeiro
exemplos aleatórios / exemplos na sorte
Colloquial variant with 'na sorte' may be used informally
Portugal
exemplos aleatórios / exemplos casuais
'Casual' is also acceptable in European Portuguese

Related Words

random selectionrandom samplingexamplesrandomnessarbitrary choicesample

Related Idioms & Phrases

pick at random
at random
by chance
without rhyme or reason
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