arbitrarily (B2)
adverb
Pronunciation: /ˌɑːr.bɪˈtrer.ə.li/
Definition
In a way that is based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
Examples
The company decided arbitrarily to close the branch, causing many employees to lose their jobs.
He chose the winning lottery numbers arbitrarily, without any strategy.
The rules were applied arbitrarily, leading to confusion and frustration among the students.
How to Use arbitrarily
- arbitrarily choose (collocation)
- To select something without a specific reason or plan. — "She arbitrarily chose the first book she saw on the shelf."
- arbitrarily decide (collocation)
- To make a decision based on personal whim rather than logic or evidence. — "The manager arbitrarily decided to fire the employee."
- arbitrarily assign (collocation)
- To allocate or distribute something without a clear system or fairness. — "The tasks were arbitrarily assigned to the team members."
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