Meaning of the word random in English

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random

US /ˈræn.dəm/
UK /ˈræn.dəm/
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Adjective

1.

made, done, or happening without method or conscious decision

Example:
The winning numbers are chosen at random.
We made some random observations about the weather.
2.

unknown or unspecified

Example:
I met some random guy at the party.
She just picked a random book from the shelf.
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