random ordering

[/ˈrændəm ˈɔrdərɪŋ/]
nounpl: random orderings
ordenação aleatória
1. The arrangement of items or elements in a sequence determined by chance, without following a predetermined pattern or system
The random ordering of the test questions prevents students from memorizing answer patterns.
A ordenação aleatória das questões do teste impede que os alunos memorizem padrões de respostas.
2. In mathematics and computer science, a permutation where elements are arranged without bias or predictable sequence
The algorithm uses random ordering to shuffle the dataset before processing.
O algoritmo usa ordenação aleatória para embaralhar o conjunto de dados antes do processamento.
This is primarily a technical and academic term used in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. It is commonly encountered in computer science, mathematics, statistics, and educational testing contexts. The concept is culturally neutral and widely understood in international academic and professional settings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
random arrangementrandom sequencerandom permutationshuffling
Antonyms / Antônimos
sequential orderingsystematic arrangementalphabetical orderingchronological order

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ordenação aleatória
standard technical term used in computing and statistics
Portugal
ordenação aleatória
same as Brazilian Portuguese, used in academic and technical contexts
Technical English
randomização da ordem
alternative phrasing occasionally used in Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

randomizationshufflepermutationchaosstochastic process

Related Idioms & Phrases

shuffle the deck
in random order
without rhyme or reason
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