on a random basis
collocation in Englishmeaningsofon,randomandbasis
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on
preposition
uk/ɒn/us/ɑːn/
used to show that something is in a position above something else and touching it, or that something is moving into such ...
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random
adjective
uk/ˈræn.dəm/us/ˈræn.dəm/
happening, done, or chosen by chance rather than according to ...
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basis
noun[C]
uk/ˈbeɪ.sɪs/us/ˈbeɪ.sɪs/
the most important facts, ideas, etc. from which something ...
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(Definition ofon,randomandbasisfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Each plant was placed on one of the three positions in the cage on arandombasison the morning the observations were conducted.
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The assignment of treatment to a cage was also on arandombasis.
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On arandombasisthis gives an expectation of 52% saying the same at both interviews; in practice 91 % gave the same response.
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These can be curbed by having irregular inspections carried out on arandombasis’.
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The police do not have powers to take breath samples from motorists on arandombasis.
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Monitoring for height purposes is, however, done on arandombasisand the results are published.
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On other occasions, including attendance at remand hearings, searches take place on arandombasis.
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This was a cold-blooded exercise seeking views on arandombasison a number of selected points.
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All the offices have been selected on arandombasisto provide a representative sample.
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On other occasions the searches are carried out on arandombasis.
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I do not advocate that they should be on every aircraft, but they might be used on arandombasis.
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Some cases will be selected on arandombasis; some will be people who have already volunteered.
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About 5½ million packages a year are tested on arandombasis.
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We have provided protection for the consumer and the services have been personally vetted on arandombasis.
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Where such training is permitted flights are planned on arandombasisand there is no fixed quota.
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First, it would prevent us making inquiries about people selected on arandombasis.
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Searches are also carried out on arandombasison prisoners attending remand hearings and on other occasions.
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The random power applies to the designated exit because the constable can then stop a vehicle leaving on arandombasis.
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