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random access

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

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noun

Meaning 1

The ability to access any element of a sequence in real time, without having to seek through preceding elements.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: computing, computing-theory, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: hajasaanti — ability to access any element of a sequence without having to seek
  • Hindi: यादृच्छिक अभिगम (yādŕcchik abhigam) — ability to access any element of a sequence without having to seek
  • Icelandic: beinn aðgangur — ability to access any element of a sequence without having to seek
  • Icelandic: rakleið — ability to access any element of a sequence without having to seek
  • Irish: randamrochtain — ability to access any element of a sequence without having to seek
  • Russian: произво́льный до́ступ (proizvólʹnyj dóstup) — ability to access any element of a sequence without having to seek