random number generator
Unpredictable digit producer
A random number generator is a system that produces sequences of numbers with no predictable pattern.
True randomness comes from physical processes like radioactive decay or atmospheric noise.
Most computing uses pseudorandom number generators—algorithms that produce sequences appearing random but determined by an initial seed value.
Often abbreviated RNG: The RNG blessed me with three legendary drops in a row.
Finite problem-solving procedure
- pseudorandomAlgorithmically generated, mimicking chance
- seedEmbryonic plant capsule
- entropyQuantified chaos in systems
- deterministicCompletely caused by prior conditions
binary · bit · sequence · initialization · period · state · library · function
Randomized prize distribution
- rouletteSpinning wheel wager
- slot machineCoin-operated gambling device
- diceMarked cubes for chance
- crapsCasino dice wagering
blackjack · poker · bingo · keno · raffle · sweepstakes · jackpot · odds
Cannot be anticipated
- stochasticRandomly determined, statistically describable
- chaoticTotally without arrangement
- nondeterministicHaving multiple possible outcomes
- entropyQuantified chaos in systems
noise · uncertainty · indeterminate · arbitrary · haphazard · patternless · radioactive decay · lava lamp
Quantified chance of occurrence
- distributionAllocation across recipients
- uniformIdentical throughout
- normal distributionBell-shaped probability curve
- Monte CarloProbability estimation through randomness
variance · expected value · combinatorics · permutation · discrete · continuous · sample · statistics
Imitation of real processes
- modelingSimulating or demonstrating form
- samplingExtracting subset for study
- cryptographyScience of secure messaging
- encryptionConverting data into code
shuffling · selection · gaming · A/B testing · dithering
algorithm
Finite problem-solving procedure
- pseudorandomAlgorithmically generated, mimicking chance
- seedEmbryonic plant capsule
- entropyQuantified chaos in systems
deterministic · binary · bit · sequence · initialization · period · state · library · function · API
lottery
Randomized prize distribution
- rouletteSpinning wheel wager
- slot machineCoin-operated gambling device
- diceMarked cubes for chance
craps · blackjack · poker · bingo · keno · raffle · sweepstakes · jackpot · odds · betting
unpredictable
Cannot be anticipated
- stochasticRandomly determined, statistically describable
- chaoticTotally without arrangement
- nondeterministicHaving multiple possible outcomes
entropy · noise · uncertainty · indeterminate · arbitrary · haphazard · patternless · radioactive decay · lava lamp
probability
Quantified chance of occurrence
- distributionAllocation across recipients
- uniformIdentical throughout
- normal distributionBell-shaped probability curve
Monte Carlo · variance · expected value · combinatorics · permutation · discrete · continuous · sample · statistics · mean
simulation
Imitation of real processes
- modelingSimulating or demonstrating form
- samplingExtracting subset for study
- cryptographyScience of secure messaging
encryption · shuffling · selection · gaming · A/B testing · dithering
- bingo suppliesbingo card, bingo cards, bingo dauber, bingo chips, dauber
- randomizationrandomizer, RNG, shuffle, shuffling, seed
- randomizersdice, die, coin flip, spinner, roulette wheel
- slot machinesslots, reels, paylines, jackpots, credits
- gamblinggamble, gambling, casinos, casino, bets
- online gamblingonline betting, sportsbook, casino games, sports betting, slot machines
random number generatorconstant
Fixed, unvarying quantity
counter · mathematical constant · invariant · clock · lookup table
random, randomly, randomness, randomize, randomized, randomization, number, numbers, numbered