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Random

Any data or information that has no order. For example, 5,8,2,9, and 0 are single-digit numbers that are in random order. Data that is random is resolved with computers by sorting the data in a particular order such as by date, name, time, age, etc.

Data can be randomly selected or random numbers can be generated using a random seed. Computer games, web pages, programs, and encryption are just a few examples of what needs random values to operate. For example, Computer Hope has a random dictionary definition script that randomly selects and opens a random dictionary page for Computer Hope users.

Also see: Ascending order, Random seed, Shuffle

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