random target

[ˈrændəm ˈtɑːrɡɪt]
nounpl: random targets
alvo aleatório
1. a destination, objective, or subject selected without a predetermined pattern or method; chosen by chance rather than by deliberate selection
The marketing campaign focused on random targets to test audience response across different demographics.
A campanha de marketing focou em alvos aleatórios para testar a resposta do público em diferentes demográficos.
2. in military, security, or tactical contexts: a person or object selected for attack or surveillance without prior planning
The security protocol requires avoiding patterns that might make officers predictable random targets.
O protocolo de segurança requer evitar padrões que possam tornar os oficiais alvos aleatórios previsíveis.
3. in computing and data analysis: an unselected or arbitrarily chosen data point used for testing or sampling purposes
The algorithm was tested using random targets from the database to ensure unbiased results.
O algoritmo foi testado usando alvos aleatórios do banco de dados para garantir resultados imparciais.
The term 'random target' is commonly used in Brazilian business environments when discussing marketing strategies, data sampling, and security protocols. In the USA, it's prevalent in military, cybersecurity, and algorithm testing discussions. The phrase reflects modern emphasis on data-driven decisions and risk assessment, though 'random' selections are increasingly viewed critically in contexts where bias or fairness matters.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
arbitrary targetchance targetunselected targetarbitrary objectivehaphazard target
Antonyms / Antônimos
predetermined targetplanned targetspecific targetselected targetintentional target

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
alvo aleatório
Standard term used in business, military, and technical contexts
São Paulo
alvo randômico
Common in tech and business sectors; mixing Portuguese with English terminology
Rio de Janeiro
alvo ao acaso
More colloquial variation emphasizing chance or luck
Portugal
alvo aleatório
Identical to Brazilian usage; formal and technical applications

Related Words

randomizationtargetingobjectiveselection biassampling methodunpredictable

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit a random target
select at random
play it by ear
throw darts at a board
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