stochastic trajectory

[/stəˈkæstɪk trəˈdʒɛktəri/]
nounfemininepl: stochastic trajectories / trajetórias estocásticas
trajetória estocástica
1. A path or sequence of states in a dynamic system that evolves according to probabilistic or random processes rather than deterministic rules
The stochastic trajectory of the particle showed random fluctuations over time.
A trajetória estocástica da partícula mostrou flutuações aleatórias ao longo do tempo.
2. In mathematics and physics, the temporal evolution of a system whose behavior is influenced by random variables or noise
Researchers analyzed the stochastic trajectory of the stock prices using Monte Carlo simulations.
Os pesquisadores analisaram a trajetória estocástica dos preços das ações usando simulações de Monte Carlo.
3. The path followed by a random walk or Brownian motion process in space or parameter space
The stochastic trajectory revealed the diffusion pattern of the molecule in the solution.
A trajetória estocástica revelou o padrão de difusão da molécula na solução.
This is a technical term primarily used in academic and research contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is commonly encountered in mathematics, physics, finance, and computational science. In Brazilian universities, the term is used identically to English-speaking academic institutions. There is no colloquial or slang equivalent as it is discipline-specific terminology.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
random trajectoryprobabilistic pathrandom walk pathnoise-driven trajectory
Antonyms / Antônimos
deterministic trajectoryfixed pathpredictable trajectory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trajetória estocástica
Standard academic and scientific usage in Brazil
São Paulo
trajetória estocástica
Common in research institutions and universities
Rio de Janeiro
trajetória estocástica
Used in physics and mathematics departments
Portugal
trajetória estocástica
Identical usage in Portuguese academia and research

Related Words

stochastic processBrownian motionrandom walkprobability distributionMonte Carlo simulationMarkov chain

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow a stochastic trajectory
trace a stochastic trajectory
analyze a stochastic trajectory
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