verb

randomise

to randomize, to make random

The names were randomised in the list.

The names were randomized in the list.

We need to randomise the selection process.

We need to randomize the selection process.

((sth.)) to make (sth.) random We need to randomize the list of names.

Synonyms: jumble, shuffle; Antonyms: order, organize, systematize

Formed from the word 'random' plus the verb-forming suffix '-ize'. Note the '-ise' spelling in British English vs. '-ize' in American English.

The suffix '-ize' often means 'to make something into...'. So, 'to randomize' means 'to make something random'.

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