randomize tasks

[RAN-duh-myz tasks]
verb phrase
randomizar tarefas
1. to arrange or assign tasks in a random order without following a predetermined sequence
The teacher decided to randomize tasks to prevent students from predicting the exam questions.
A professora decidiu randomizar as tarefas para impedir que os alunos previssem as questões do exame.
2. to use a random selection method to distribute or order work assignments
We randomize tasks among team members to ensure fair distribution of workload.
Nós randomizamos as tarefas entre os membros da equipe para garantir uma distribuição justa da carga de trabalho.
3. in computing or research, to apply a randomization algorithm to task ordering or assignment
The software will randomize tasks in each trial to reduce experimental bias.
O software irá randomizar as tarefas em cada tentativa para reduzir o viés experimental.
In Brazilian educational and corporate contexts, 'randomizar tarefas' is increasingly used due to English influence in technology and research fields. However, more traditional speakers may prefer 'embaralhar tarefas' (literally 'shuffle tasks') or 'distribuir tarefas aleatoriamente' (distribute tasks randomly). The concept is valued in educational assessment to prevent cheating and in workplace management to ensure fairness.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
shuffle tasksrandomise tasksassign tasks randomlyorder tasks haphazardly
Antonyms / Antônimos
organize tasks sequentiallyarrange tasks systematicallyorder tasks logicallystructure tasks hierarchically

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
randomizar tarefas
Standard term used in education, research, and workplace contexts
São Paulo
randomizar tarefas / embaralhar tarefas
Both terms are acceptable; 'embaralhar' is more colloquial
Rio de Janeiro
randomizar tarefas
Technical term commonly used in academic and professional settings
Portugal
randomizar tarefas / ordenar tarefas aleatoriamente
Portuguese prefer more descriptive phrasing; 'randomizar' is used in technical contexts

Related Words

random selectiontask assignmentworkload distributionrandomization algorithmtask schedulingrandom order

Related Idioms & Phrases

mix up the order
draw from a hat
play it by chance
leave it to chance
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