element of randomness

collocation in English

meaningsofelementandrandomness

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element
noun
uk
/ˈel.ɪ.mənt/us
/ˈel.ə.mənt/
a part ...
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randomness
noun[U]
uk
/ˈræn.dəm.nəs/us
/ˈræn.dəm.nəs/
the quality of being random (= happening, done, or chosen by chance rather than according to ...
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(Definition ofelementandrandomnessfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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This process might be considered conservative because there is anelementofrandomnessin network building - networks are not purpose-designed, their properties emerge.
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Does manipulation induce anelementofrandomnessinto collective decisions?
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Manipulation introduces anelementofrandomnessinto the voting process.
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A process with thiselementofrandomnessis called a stochastic process, and cell differentiation is, in part, a stochastic process.
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However, levels sometimes add anelementofrandomness, such as an enemy that randomly appears or that takes an unpredictable path.
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This serves to add someelementofrandomnessto the board configuration before normal tiles are played.
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As the system is dynamic, it is constantly changing, and because it is stochastic, there is anelementofrandomnessin the system.
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One could also argue that theelementofrandomnessthat seemed present in the map was actually a flaw, as exits seemed to appear and disappear spontaneously.
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There have been elements of randomness and of being ad hoc in the way the government has cancelled these leases.
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Many of the plays contain elements of randomness and audience interaction; plays end when a member of the cast shouts curtain!
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