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random plan
[/ˈrændəm plæn/]
noun
pl: random plans
plano aleatório
1.
A plan or course of action determined by chance or without a specific predetermined structure; an improvised or unstructured arrangement
We didn't have a random plan for the weekend, so we just decided to explore the city.
Não tínhamos um plano aleatório para o fim de semana, então apenas decidimos explorar a cidade.
2.
In statistics and research, a selection or sampling method based on chance rather than systematic methodology
The researcher used a random plan to select participants for the study.
O pesquisador usou um plano aleatório para selecionar participantes do estudo.
Synonyms
improvised plan
ad hoc plan
unstructured plan
spontaneous arrangement
Antonyms
structured plan
detailed plan
systematic plan
organized plan
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
plano aleatório
commonly used in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
plano aleatório / plano sem estrutura
both expressions are used interchangeably
Portugal
plano aleatório
standard usage, may also use 'plano improvisado'
Related Idioms & Phrases
wing it
play it by ear
go with the flow
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