stochasticity

noun

Meaning

The quality of being random or determined by chance rather than by a predictable, deterministic process.

Examples

Researchers must account for the inherent stochasticity of weather patterns when building climate models.
The simulation introduces stochasticity to mimic the unpredictable nature of biological cell growth.

Synonyms: randomness, chance, unpredictability, probabilistic nature

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stochasticity

noun

Pronunciation: /stəʊkæˈstɪsɪti/

Definition

The quality of being random or determined by chance rather than by a predictable, deterministic process.

Examples

Researchers must account for the inherent stochasticity of weather patterns when building climate models.
The simulation introduces stochasticity to mimic the unpredictable nature of biological cell growth.
Engineers often struggle to eliminate the stochasticity that causes minor variations in manufacturing precision.

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