randomness Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun (thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanical work
    entropy; S.
    • entropy increases as matter and energy in the universe degrade to an ultimate state of inert uniformity
  2. noun the quality of lacking any predictable order or plan
    stochasticity; noise; haphazardness.

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