random draw

Names from hat

A random draw is a selection made by chance, where each eligible option has an equal opportunity of being chosen.

Used for lotteries, raffles, and allocating limited resources fairly: Winners will be selected by random draw.

The method removes bias or favoritism from selection processes, making outcomes feel legitimate even to losers.

Related
  • lotteryRandomized prize distribution
  • raffleLottery for prizes
  • chanceLikelihood of occurrence
  • luckChance affecting outcomes
  • pickPointed breaking tool

selection · sweepstakes · lucky dip · tombola · ballot · winner · ticket · names · hat · shuffle · fate · arbitrary · blind pick · blindfold · spin · wheel · spin the wheel · jackpot

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Opposites
selection method

random drawmerit-based selection

Choosing by demonstrated ability

audition · tryout · election · appointment · interview process

outcome predictability

random drawforegone conclusion

Result assumed beforehand

queue system

fairness philosophy

random drawmeritocracy

Advancement through demonstrated ability

nepotism · favoritism

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G