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pseudorandom number generator

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A device or algorithm that deterministically produces a succession of values that appear in an unpredictable sequence or apparently random order.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From pseudo- + random number generator.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: generátor pseudonáhodných čísel — device or algorithms that deterministically produces a succession of apparently random values
  • Finnish: näennäissatunnaislukugeneraattori — device or algorithms that deterministically produces a succession of apparently random values
  • German: Pseudozufallszahlengenerator — device or algorithms that deterministically produces a succession of apparently random values
  • Icelandic: gervislembitalnagjafi — device or algorithms that deterministically produces a succession of apparently random values