randomly
/ˈɹændm̩li/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
In a random manner.
Adverb
Examples
I just randomly remembered this dream from 2 years ago.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
By random access; at any point at a given time; not sequentially.
Adverb
Examples
When a file is accessed randomly, the programmer must specify the relative record number.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “randomly” mean?
In a random manner.
Is “randomly” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.